used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
grabbingverbUS /ˈɡræbɪŋ/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
heart-wrung
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From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
be the source of pain
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
It's
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From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
Jimmie
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From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
mutilatingverbUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “mutilate” — destroy or injure severely
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
cut with a saw
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
in the near future
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that Augusta had every right to be hurt by his ruthlessly grabbing and mutilating to his own purposes her first little heart-wrung work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She took it without a question and began to read carefully, while Jimmie stood by waiting for the verdict.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Now," he said, handing her the finished product which he had made from her work and his, "here is the impudence.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But he soon saw from her hurrying breath and shining eyes that he had not done wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's for you to tear it up or let it stand."
