used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
anew
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
move towards
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
blockadedadjectiveUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪdɪd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
burnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
clamoured
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From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
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 At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
deafnessnounUS /ˈdefnəs/
partial or complete loss of hearing
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
Emma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
Jarlsen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
jugnounUS /dʒʌɡ/
a large bottle with a narrow mouth
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
immediately past
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
for more time
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
QuarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
Quarry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
shiversnounUS /ˈʃɪvərz/
plural of “shiver” — a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
SwedenounUS /swiːd/
a native or inhabitant of Sweden
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Quarry’s touch was abominable to the Swede, and his presence pricked to the quick a soul whose every other approach was blockaded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Emma, in pity, took up the jug of sweet oil to bathe the burns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At last the cold stung her hands, and the sun chased the shivers down her back, so that she went again into the house, forgetting that an hour since she had loathed it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was learning his deafness by degrees, for his fits of silence were longer, but with Quarry he talked always.
which person or people
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
belonging to which person
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Quarry was with Jarlsen, who clamoured on, asking questions whose answers he could not hear.
