used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
in the past
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
greatly pleased
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
give expression to
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
a young female
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
hockey-match
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
lusciouslyadverb
so as to produce a delightful taste
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
mooted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
not any; not one
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
participationnounUS /pɑːrˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
the act of sharing in the activities of a group
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
REBELLIOUSadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
express in words
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
sweet-toothed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
Sybil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
Sybil's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
carry out
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
interact in a certain way
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was just as furious as any little girl could be, and truly to outward appearance her lot at present was a hard one.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
look attentively
From this reading To be denied any participation in the dormitory feast (and to such a sweet-toothed little damsel the magnitude of the treat was tremendous), and to be expected to take comfort--forsooth!--from the fact that she would be allowed to watch the hockey-match was, according to Sybil’s present state of ideas, to add insult to injury.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week ago, before the feast had been mooted, no one had been more excited and delighted at the prospective match than the child herself, but now the complexion of the case was altered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The feast which she was not to enjoy loomed largely and lusciously before her, while the hitherto alluring match had fallen in her opinion to the position of an irritating event without interest or excitement.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A REBELLIOUS PLAN To say that Sybil was angry would be using too mild a word to express the state of feelings that filled her troubled breast.
