used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
any thing at all
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I can be ready in five minutes."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can be ready in five minutes."
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
Carlita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
cravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
effervescentadjectiveUS /ˌefərˈvesənt/
used of wines and waters; charged naturally or artificially with carbon dioxide
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
falsitynounUS /ˈfɔːlsəti/
the state of being false or untrue
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "I can be ready in five minutes."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can be ready in five minutes."
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I can be ready in five minutes."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
Jessica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
Leith
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From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I can be ready in five minutes."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
Olney
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From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
Pierrepont
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From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I can be ready in five minutes."
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shock of the telegram seemed to impart to Carlita the strength she required for action.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The carriage is here; let us go out!" she cried feverishly to Jessica.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading She felt a new vitality, new courage pouring through her like the false, effervescent strength from wine, but she did not recognize its falsity.
Winthrop
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From this reading She felt herself capable of anything to bring Leith Pierrepont to justice, to bring to the gallows the craven coward that had robbed Olney Winthrop of life.
