used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
CHERITON
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From this reading GAY CHERITON.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Joyce listened with a perplexed expression on her face.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading GAY CHERITON.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Joyce listened with a perplexed expression on her face.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Joyce listened with a perplexed expression on her face.
Markham
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From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Joyce listened with a perplexed expression on her face.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
Reggie
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From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading I could see this vexed her immensely, for she had praised his beauty in most extravagant terms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was afraid Mrs. Markham did not understand children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nothing would induce Reggie to let her kiss him; he beat her off in his usual fashion, with a sulky “go, go,” and hid his face on my shoulder.
