used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But she did not feel able to stand by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she did not feel able to stand by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But she did not feel able to stand by.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
Corinne
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From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But she did not feel able to stand by.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
divisible by two
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But she did not feel able to stand by.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
literaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərəl/
being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
nightcapnoun
an alcoholic drink taken at bedtime; often alcoholic
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
not any; not one
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she did not feel able to stand by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
pourverbUS /pɔːr/
cause to run
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
done under pressure
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But she did not feel able to stand by.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
push forcefully
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading One touch of his soft, foolish body was enough to convince any one that he was a harmless creature.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
up-stairs
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From this reading Robert, on the other hand, seeing no red nightcap on the head thrust up toward them, supported his grandmother strongly, and even helped to pull the man up-stairs.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aunt Corinne realizing it was a man, rushed to the top of the steps and hid her eyes behind the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She knew her mother could deal with him, and, if he offered any harm, pour coals of fire upon his head in a literal sense.
