used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But they were angry tears.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
blindedadjectiveUS /ˈblaɪndɪd/
deprived of sight
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were angry tears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
Carrington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
Jess
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
Jess's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
knucklenounUS /ˈnʌkəl/
a joint of a finger when the fist is closed
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
with speed
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
rappingverbUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
express in speech
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She quickly gave the class in general a task and sent Jess to her seat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were angry tears.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
at the time that
From this reading Jess’s eyes were almost blinded by tears when she went back to her seat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Come to order!” commanded Miss Carrington, rapping on her desk with a hard knuckle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I will speak with you later, young lady,” she said, in her most scornful way.
