used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
accentsnounUS /ˈæksents/
plural of “accent” — distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THEODORE AND HIS STEPMOTHER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
Barton
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From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Mrs. Barton demanded, as she came forward, her usually gentle voice severe and peremptory.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
a movement into or inward
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mrs. Barton demanded, as she came forward, her usually gentle voice severe and peremptory.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Mrs. Barton demanded, as she came forward, her usually gentle voice severe and peremptory.
he'll
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From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Barton demanded, as she came forward, her usually gentle voice severe and peremptory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THEODORE AND HIS STEPMOTHER.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
I'll
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From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?"
Jane
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From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
nastyadjectiveUS /ˈnæsti/
offensive or even (of persons) malicious
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Mrs. Barton demanded, as she came forward, her usually gentle voice severe and peremptory.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
express in words
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Mrs. Barton demanded, as she came forward, her usually gentle voice severe and peremptory.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
STEPMOTHERnounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading THEODORE AND HIS STEPMOTHER.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
express in words
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
THEODORE
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From this reading THEODORE AND HIS STEPMOTHER.
Theodore's
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From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
under normal conditions
From this reading Mrs. Barton demanded, as she came forward, her usually gentle voice severe and peremptory.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mrs. Barton demanded, as she came forward, her usually gentle voice severe and peremptory.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ONE afternoon, nearly a week later, upon entering the house by a side door, Mrs. Barton came upon Theodore and Jane both talking loudly and excitedly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
You're
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From this reading "I shall tell master, and see what he'll say!" she overheard Jane exclaim, and then came Theodore's quick retort, in enraged accents— "You're a nasty sneak, and I'll do as I like!"
