used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
ice-coldadjective
as cold as ice
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
and nothing more
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
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 “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
held dear
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
carry out
From this reading “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
That's
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From this reading “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
push forcefully
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading He beat his fists irritably on the ground and an almost vindictive look came into his eyes.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading Nance felt as though an ice-cold wedge had been thrust between her breasts.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You girls want to be loved but you must be loved just thus and so.
you'd
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From this reading “That’s the way!” he flung out, “that’s the way I knew you’d take it.
you're
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From this reading A touch too near, a word too far--and you’re all up in arms.”
