used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
highly skilled
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
BEARDSnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading BECKY BEARDS THE LION IN HIS DEN.
BECKY
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From this reading BECKY BEARDS THE LION IN HIS DEN.
Becky's
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From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
the act of burning something
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
CleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading BECKY BEARDS THE LION IN HIS DEN.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
an act that fails
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
your parents
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
a young female
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BECKY BEARDS THE LION IN HIS DEN.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BECKY BEARDS THE LION IN HIS DEN.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading BECKY BEARDS THE LION IN HIS DEN.
lionizeverbUS /ˈlaɪənaɪz/
assign great social importance to
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
march in a procession
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
melonsnounUS /ˈmelənz/
plural of “melon” — any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
Procter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BECKY BEARDS THE LION IN HIS DEN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
tomboynounUS /ˈtɑːmbɔɪ/
a girl who behaves in a boyish manner
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
in the direction of
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
which person or people
From this reading Much to her surprise, people who had before shunned her took particular pains to call and thank her for the heroism she had displayed.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the burning of the mill, Becky’s march towards independence was stayed for a while by the failure of supplies.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Deacon Procter’s wife--a woman who, in the tomboy days, had caught her among the melons, who had told her she was on the broad road to destruction--smiled upon her kindly, patted her cheek, and called her a brave, good girl, and the pride of the town.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was a disposition on the part of Cleverly folks to lionize the young girl for the brave deed she had accomplished.
