used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
in addition
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Can this be I?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
disregardingadverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
drillmaster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
one or the other of two
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can this be I?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
for more time
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
Mamise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
not any; not one
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
nurserynounUS /ˈnɜːrsəri/
a child's room for a baby
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading What astounded her was the realization that the problem of disregarding either her love or her duty was no longer a difficult problem.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
rhymesnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
carry out
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Can this be I?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
unrecognition
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
belonging to which person
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also, like the old lady of the nursery rhymes whose skirts were cut off while she slept, Mamise regarded herself with incredulity and exclaimed:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she had had a little dog at home, it would have barked at her in unrecognition and convinced her that she was not herself.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading Mamise was astounded by the altered aspect of her own soul, for people can on occasion accomplish what the familiar Irish drillmaster invited his raw recruits to do--"Step out and take a look at yourselves."
