used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AUSTIN SPEAKS "WELL, Monica, dear, how are you?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
AUSTINnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN SPEAKS "WELL, Monica, dear, how are you?"
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
buoyverbUS /ˈbuːi/
float on the surface of water
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
dearly loved
From this reading AUSTIN SPEAKS "WELL, Monica, dear, how are you?"
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
only a very short time before
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
how
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From this reading AUSTIN SPEAKS "WELL, Monica, dear, how are you?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
immediately past
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
for more time
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
Monica
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From this reading AUSTIN SPEAKS "WELL, Monica, dear, how are you?"
Monica's
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From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
not any; not one
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading AUSTIN SPEAKS "WELL, Monica, dear, how are you?"
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "That fool of a doctor could buoy me up with false hopes no longer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sidney was bending over her friend, but the face that was raised to hers hardly seemed like Monica's.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading AUSTIN SPEAKS "WELL, Monica, dear, how are you?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was sharpened and lined with pain, and the misery and bitterness that flashed from her eyes struck Sidney with a fresh realisation of what she was enduring.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "I know the worst at last," Monica said in cold, biting tones.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading AUSTIN SPEAKS "WELL, Monica, dear, how are you?"
