used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
anew
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
(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 Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob and Sandy exchanged looks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
put or send forth
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
combativenessnounUS /kəmˈbætɪvnəs/
a militant aggressiveness
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Bob and Sandy exchanged looks.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
a young female
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
InstinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Bob and Sandy exchanged looks.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
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 Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Bob and Sandy exchanged looks.
express in words
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
smartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Instinctively they clenched their fists, and drew together, as though by mutual sympathy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "David, be careful; let me mother the girl a bit, until she gets over her cry!" said Mrs. Armstrong; and as usual her soothing voice gained the mastery over the temper of the impulsive man.
which person or people
From this reading Already smarting under the injustice of many who had called themselves friends in times past, this new indignity aroused all the Scotch combativeness in their natures.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading THE DIE IS CAST "SAY it again, child!" roared the head of the little family, as he jumped to his feet, his strong features working.
