used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
any person at all
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Who could she be?
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who could she be?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
take in solid food
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
reddenedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
reproved
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From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
spritnoun
a light spar that crosses a fore-and-aft sail diagonally
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
propel through the air
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
at the time that
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
which person or people
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Some days, when they wished to try to subdue her, her foolish pride at being interfered with would throw her into such serious attacks that she would strike her feet and her hands together, and seemed ready to tear her clothing, or to bite anyone who approached her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading At such moments they drew away from her, for she was like a little monster ruled by the evil sprit within her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading If reproved, she would reply with a flood of injurious words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was capricious, seemed to lose her strength, became greedy, would steal sugar to eat when alone, and her cheeks were flushed and her eyes looked wearied under their reddened lids.
