used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
anew
From this reading Again Amber was speechless from surprise.
(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 “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
AmbernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading Again Amber was speechless from surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
CONDEMNEDverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
approval
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
dumblyadverb
in a stupid manner
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Again Amber was speechless from surprise.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
the father of your father or mother
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
and nothing more
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
PANGSnounUS /pæŋz/
plural of “pang” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
peevishlyadverb
in a peevish manner
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
only a very short time before
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Again Amber was speechless from surprise.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading She could scarcely credit her own hearing, and stared dumbly at her grandfather for confirmation of his startling statement.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Again Amber was speechless from surprise.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
express in words
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
TORMENTnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading SHE FANCIED THAT ONLY THE CONDEMNED IN TORMENT COULD FEEL SUCH PANGS.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again Amber was speechless from surprise.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched her in silence a few moments, then said, peevishly:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
wormed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I did not intend to tell you all this until I got better, for I’m tired and sick from the awful strain on my nerves, and it fatigues me to talk much; but you have somehow wormed it out of me; so I will try and finish the story.”
