used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
(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 Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading She writhed under the bonds of circumstance.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading She writhed under the bonds of circumstance.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
Mowbray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
powerlessnessnounUS /ˈpaʊərləsnəs/
the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
Rotha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
STOCKINGSnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading STOCKINGS.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She writhed under the bonds of circumstance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rotha went home in a storm of feelings, so tumultuous and conflicting that her eyes were dropping tears all the way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Could Mrs. Mowbray protect her? and if not, must her fine stockings go, to be worn upon her cousin's feet, or her aunt's?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All the strength there was in her rose against this new injury; while a feeling of powerlessness made her tremble lest after all, she would be obliged to submit to it.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading She writhed under the bonds of circumstance.
