used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
aflameadjectiveUS /əˈfleɪm/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both girls looked at her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
betokened
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From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both girls looked at her.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
Elaine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Both girls looked at her.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Both girls looked at her.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
be the source of pain
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
go away from a place
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Both girls looked at her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
and nothing more
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Her expression betokened a conflict between incredulous anger and hurt pride.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
the act of using
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
precisely as stated
From this reading Poor Mrs. Marshall sat very straight, her thin cheeks aflame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would your grandfather have said at the idea of one of his blood"--Mrs. Marshall hesitated, then evidently concluded that only the objectionable commercial term Peggy had made use of, was equal to the occasion--"one of his descendants getting a _job_ in a real estate office?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Elaine, you must be taking leave of your senses.
