used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
make calm or still
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
causticadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstɪk/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
damselnounUS /ˈdæmzəl/
a young unmarried woman
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characterized by great determination
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
divined
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From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
elfishadjectiveUS /ˈelfɪʃ/
usually good-naturedly mischievous
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an opposing military force
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
exaggerationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
Githa
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Gwethyn
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Gwethyn's
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From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
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harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
provoking horror
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
Katrine
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Katrine's
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From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
malignadjectiveUS /məˈlaɪn/
evil or harmful in nature or influence
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
new-comers
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From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
nicknamedverbUS /ˈnɪkneɪmd/
past form of “nickname” — give a nickname to
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an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
ostentatiousadjectiveUS /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
intended to attract notice and impress others
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
punctiliousnessnoun
strict attention to minute details
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading At Katrine's airs of dignity she scoffed openly, and she would call in question Gwethyn's really quite harmless little exaggerations with ruthless punctiliousness.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
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the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
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(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
skirmishesnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪz/
plural of “skirmish” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
be standing; be upright
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
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tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
Toadstoolnoun
common name for an inedible or poisonous agaric (contrasting with the edible mushroom)
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a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
interact in a certain way
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The new-comers tried to preserve an airy calm, and treat this offensive junior as beneath their notice; but she was a determined enemy, returning constantly to the assault, and the skirmishes continued.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She divined their weak points with horrible intuition, and her sharp little tongue was always armed with caustic remarks.
at the time that
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Shaking Down If Katrine and Gwethyn had taken a dislike to the "Toadstool", as they nicknamed Githa Hamilton, that elfish damsel seemed ready to return the sentiment with interest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would stand watching them like a malign imp when they played tennis, sneering if they made bad strokes, and rejoicing over their opponents' scores with ostentatious triumph.
