used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
barbariannounUS /bɑːrˈberiən/
a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
CedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
CuckoonounUS /ˈkʌkuː/
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
Hellner
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
JasminenounUS /ˈdʒæzmən/
any of several shrubs and vines of the genus Jasminum chiefly native to Asia
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
jiu-jitsu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
massageverbUS /məˈsɑːʒ/
manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
propitiatoryadjective
having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
on the contrary
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
superficiallyadverbUS /ˈsuːpərfɪʃəli/
in a superficial manner
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
timorouslyadverb
in a timorous and trepid manner
From this reading "This is Miss Hellner," said Aunt Cuckoo, timorously offering the introduction in the manner of a propitiatory sacrifice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She advanced upon poor Aunt Cuckoo with such a grim air that Jasmine began to think that it was rather a pity that she had not learnt jiu-jitsu in order to defend herself against this barbarian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Certainly nothing more was said about jiu-jitsu, whereas the massage scheme made considerable progress.
which person or people
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two days later a gaunt blonde, with that look professional nurses sometimes have of being nuns who have succumbed to the temptations of the flesh, invested The Cedars.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Perhaps Aunt Cuckoo yielded less to her husband than superficially she appeared.
