used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Suddenly she fell upon his breast.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
colorlessadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərləs/
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Suddenly she fell upon his breast.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
not accessible to view
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
Marie's
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From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
Pelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
roughenedadjective
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
stuntedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌntɪd/
inferior in size or quality
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly she fell upon his breast.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
hard to endure
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
unfoldverbUS /ənˈfoʊld/
develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
at the time that
From this reading Marie’s cheeks were a hectic red, and her eyes were shining when he held her roughened hands in his and thanked her for being such a good neighbor.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pelle had taught her blood to find the way to her colorless face; whenever she was brought into intimate contact with him or his affairs, her cheeks glowed, and every time a little of the color was left behind.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Her narrow chest was working, and a reflection of hidden beauty rested upon her.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was as though his vitality forced the sap to flow upward in her, in sympathy, and now she stood before him, trying to burst her stunted shell, and unfold her gracious capacities before him, and as yet was unable to do so.
