used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Don’t you?” fired back Rosa.
buddingnounUS /ˈbʌdɪŋ/
reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
don't
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From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading “Don’t you?” fired back Rosa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
and nothing more
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “What’s the use of making worries?
MAROONEDadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
by chance
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
NIGHTFALLnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
not any; not one
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, not that way,” replied Nancy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, not that way,” replied Nancy.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What’s the use of making worries?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
the act of using
From this reading “What’s the use of making worries?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “No, not that way,” replied Nancy.
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What’s the use of making worries?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
which person or people
From this reading MAROONED AT NIGHTFALL It was Nancy who now felt guilty--guilty of arousing in Rosa that queer little spirit of rebellion which seemed to rule her budding life.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading “What’s the use of making worries?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “But, Rosa,” she argued, quite helplessly, for Nancy had no illusion about her own weaknesses, “don’t you think, maybe, you just imagine a lot of things?”
