used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
AffectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Affectionately ever.
(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 Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
blisteredverbUS /ˈblɪstərd/
past form of “blister” — get blistered
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
bubbledverbUS /ˈbʌbəld/
past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
at any time
From this reading Affectionately ever.
apart from; not including
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
fomentations
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From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It is only my neuralgic foot.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is only my neuralgic foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is only my neuralgic foot.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many, many thanks!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is only my neuralgic foot.
neuralgicadjective
of or relating to or suffering from neuralgia
From this reading It is only my neuralgic foot.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
and nothing more
From this reading It is only my neuralgic foot.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
scaldingverbUS /ˈskɔːldɪŋ/
-ing form of “scald” — subject to harsh criticism
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Many, many thanks!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It has given me such a sharp twist this time that I have not been able, in its extreme sensitiveness, to put any covering upon it except scalding fomentations.
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Having viciously bubbled and blistered it in all directions, I hope it now begins to see the folly of its ways.
