used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
acquaintanceshipnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/
a relationship less intimate than friendship
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
(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 At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
amenitiesnounUS /əˈmenətiz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading She realized how badly she compared with Marian in conversation and the amenities of life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading She realized how badly she compared with Marian in conversation and the amenities of life.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
coarsenessnoun
language or humor that is down-to-earth
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading She realized how badly she compared with Marian in conversation and the amenities of life.
consolingadjectiveUS /kənˈsoʊlɪŋ/
affording comfort or solace
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She realized how badly she compared with Marian in conversation and the amenities of life.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
having made preparations
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
facileadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəl/
superficially impressive, but lacking depth and attention to the true complexities of a subject
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
galledadjective
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
in a gradual manner
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
how
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From this reading She realized how badly she compared with Marian in conversation and the amenities of life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She realized how badly she compared with Marian in conversation and the amenities of life.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
Marian's
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From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
the force of workers available
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
and nothing more
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She realized how badly she compared with Marian in conversation and the amenities of life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
having a supporting base
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
uncontrolledadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/
not being under control; out of control
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading More than once, too, Marian had shown by some little gesture or some uncontrolled look that Mrs. Harding’s coarse coarseness annoyed and jarred upon her.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN the early days of their acquaintanceship Mrs. Harding had felt very favorably disposed toward Marian, but gradually appreciation had given place to envy, and liking had been displaced by dislike.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading At first she laughed, shrugged her sturdy shoulders, consoling herself with the thought that after all men do not fall in love with a tongue; but gradually, as she realized that pretty speech is an excellent support to a pretty face, she began to hate Marian’s dainty ways and facile talk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She realized how badly she compared with Marian in conversation and the amenities of life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She understood that Marian was her superior not only in beauty, which she would have forgiven, but in education and social standing, which deeply galled her.
