used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
Bessie
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From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
Bickle
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From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
true confidential information
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
disguisingverbUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disguise” — make unrecognizable
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
divisible by two
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
a young female
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
Greg
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From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
Greg's
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From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
HickeynounUS /ˈhɪki/
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
most important element
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
not any; not one
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
red-haired
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From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
express in words
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
express in words
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That is to say, he told them the main lines of the tale; certain details it seemed more discreet to keep to himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nevertheless he had promised to tell Bessie the story, and he did so, disguising his changed feelings as best he could.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In his first bitterness he even told himself that the little red-haired girl was no better than the rest of the gang.
UNDERTAKERnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkər/
one whose business is the management of funerals
From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE UNDERTAKER Greg and Hickey dined with Bessie Bickle.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Greg's zest in his adventure was gone; there was a pretty stew of suspicion and jealousy in his breast.
