used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
(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 THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been completely outwitted and hoodwinked.
Bessie
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Lolla herself soon robbed her of the comfort that lay in such a thought.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But Lolla herself soon robbed her of the comfort that lay in such a thought.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had been completely outwitted and hoodwinked.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
divisible by two
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
gypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been completely outwitted and hoodwinked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
hoodwinkedverbUS /ˈhʊdwɪŋkt/
past form of “hoodwink” — influence by slyness
From this reading She had been completely outwitted and hoodwinked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But Lolla herself soon robbed her of the comfort that lay in such a thought.
Lolla
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From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
outwittedverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading She had been completely outwitted and hoodwinked.
by chance
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading But Lolla herself soon robbed her of the comfort that lay in such a thought.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
in the near future
From this reading But Lolla herself soon robbed her of the comfort that lay in such a thought.
express in speech
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had trusted Lolla utterly; had made up her mind that the girl's jealousy was not feigned.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Even now, for a wild moment, the thought flashed through her mind that perhaps Lolla had been unable to help herself; that Peter might have insisted on coming back, and that Lolla was forced, in order to be of help later on, to seem to fall in with his plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS VOICE For a moment Bessie stared at the two gypsies, their eyes glowing with malicious triumph, and delight at her shocked face, in such dazed astonishment that she could not speak at all.
