used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
anew
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He answered in kind.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading She stood queenfully quiet, though her face blazed.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
churls
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From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
demanding attention
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
divisible by two
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She stood queenfully quiet, though her face blazed.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I behave with respect when I give you the truth.
growlingnounUS /ˈɡroʊlɪŋ/
a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal)
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He answered in kind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She stood queenfully quiet, though her face blazed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I behave with respect when I give you the truth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He answered in kind.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
and nothing more
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
queenfully
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From this reading She stood queenfully quiet, though her face blazed.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood queenfully quiet, though her face blazed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She stood queenfully quiet, though her face blazed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
in the direction of
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “I behave with respect when I give you the truth.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
at the time that
From this reading “I behave with respect when I give you the truth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Even churls are apt to behave with respect towards me,” she said, and the contempt in her voice was keen enough to draw blood in his cheeks.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Again she was the only quiet figure amid a hubbub, the women crying out, the guards themselves growling remonstrance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I behave with respect when I give you the truth.
