adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 Maggie, on her side, liked Grace better after the quarrel.
capitulations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
confusionnounUS /kənˈfjuːʒən/
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Nevertheless she was deeply hurt.
dignitynounUS /ˈdɪɡnəti/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
fussingverbUS /ˈfʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
hurtverbUS /hɜːrt/
be the source of pain
From this reading Nevertheless she was deeply hurt.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Maggie, on her side, liked Grace better after the quarrel.
limpetnoun
mollusk with a low conical shell
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless she was deeply hurt.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maggie, on her side, liked Grace better after the quarrel.
quarrelnounUS /ˈkwɔːrəl/
an angry dispute
From this reading Maggie, on her side, liked Grace better after the quarrel.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Maggie, on her side, liked Grace better after the quarrel.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
SKEATON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
StrangelyadverbUS /ˈstreɪndʒli/
in a strange manner
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
tenaciousadjectiveUS /təˈneɪʃəs/
good at remembering
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Grace, in the weeks that followed, was an interesting confusion of silent and offended dignity and sudden capitulations because she had some news of fussing interest that she must impart.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading She was as tenacious of her grievances as a limpet is of its rock, and she had never been so severely wounded before.
YEARnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE BATTLE OF SKEATON SECOND YEAR Strangely enough Maggie felt happier after this disturbance.
