used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
absurditynounUS /əbˈsɜːrdəti/
a message whose content is at variance with reason
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
Bep
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From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
Bessie
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From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
blondenounUS /blɑːnd/
a person with fair skin and hair
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
class-room
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From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
the organ of sight
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
cause to move by striking
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
hugestadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːdʒəst/
superlative of “huge” — unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
lickedadjectiveUS /lɪkt/
having been got the better of
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
Madigan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
engage in
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
not any; not one
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
primaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
an educational institution
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She intended to give Kate distinctly to understand that she was mixed primary pupil first and a Madigan afterward; that the substitute might expect no mercy from her on the pitiful plea of relationship.
undisciplinedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪsɪplɪnd/
not subjected to discipline
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very pretense rallied her, excited her, inspired her to continue to pretend after she had left her audience behind her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
at the time that
From this reading To Bep, the aspect of her own sister in a position of authority was the hugest absurdity, and when the blonde twin sauntered in, tardy, as usual, she joined the class as one of the lions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
which person or people
From this reading And she did make a hit at the beginning, thanks to her sister and present pupil, Bessie, who was invariably late to school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And though she entered the lower class-room, of which she was to have charge for a day, with a terrified feeling of being thrown to the lions, she faced the undisciplined mob that licked its lips in anticipation of a feast on raw young substitute with a flash in her eye that promised battle first.
