used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
altercationnounUS /ˌɑːltərˈkeɪʃən/
noisy quarrel
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now she will stay with me."
make calm or still
From this reading "Not yet," was the calm reply.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
divisible by two
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
finalitynounUS /faɪˈnæləti/
the quality of being final or definitely settled
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
impetuositynoun
rash impulsiveness
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
Leighton
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From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But now she will stay with me."
Miranda's
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From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
not any; not one
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not yet," was the calm reply.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now she will stay with me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Not yet," was the calm reply.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
Sajipona
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From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But now she will stay with me."
without speaking
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
in the near future
From this reading "Very soon, yes.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But now she will stay with me."
not in physical motion
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Not yet," was the calm reply.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
Una
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very soon, yes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Not yet," was the calm reply.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was a finality about this way of putting things that dashed even Miranda's impetuosity.
in or at the place that
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
which person or people
From this reading Leighton, silently watching the brief altercation, and perceiving that Una, who still remained where Sajipona had left her, was perfectly calm and in no need of their assistance, exerted himself to restrain her headstrong champion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But now she will stay with me."
in the company of; together with
From this reading But now she will stay with me."
an affirmative
From this reading "Very soon, yes.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Not yet," was the calm reply.
