used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
consider or hold as true
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I have done all that I can do.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have done all that I can do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I have done all that I can do.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
one or the other of two
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
a young female
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have done all that I can do.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
ill-consideredadjective
not given careful consideration
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
engage in
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
molehillnounUS /ˈmoʊlhɪl/
a mound of earth made by moles while burrowing
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
and nothing more
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
refusesnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have done all that I can do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Very well, then...
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She is pleased to feel herself deeply insulted, and she hates me for what I did in perfect innocence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very well, then...
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have offered to make amends in the only way I can think of, and she refuses to accept either that or my apologies.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Very well, then...
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE DREAM GIRL “She is utterly without generosity; she is cold and hard and bitter, and she has made a mountain out of a molehill, built up a great grievance on what was, after all, only a foolish and ill-considered statement.
