used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Oh, a thousand things might happen," she added, quickly.
Alice
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From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
dog-box
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From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
come to pass
From this reading "Oh, a thousand things might happen," she added, quickly.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
held dear
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
engage in
From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
with speed
From this reading "Oh, a thousand things might happen," she added, quickly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Oh, a thousand things might happen," she added, quickly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Oh, a thousand things might happen," she added, quickly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Charles did not, this time, make his journey in the dog-box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
communicated in words
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "My lady's will is my law," said Edward, and within an hour or two they were on the way to Chester.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Oh, Aunt Alice might be ill and want me"--and hated herself for the words.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The moment she had uttered them she felt that in using her as a defense she had almost as good as called down the wrath of the gods on Aunt Alice, whom she loved.
