used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
(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 THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
brought into existence
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading They were too busily concerned with the getting of bread and wine.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading They were too busily concerned with the getting of bread and wine.
Calabrian
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From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading They were too busily concerned with the getting of bread and wine.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
Desimone
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From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
remove the dust from
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
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 Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
set up or found
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading They were too busily concerned with the getting of bread and wine.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
temporary military shelter
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
inconsideratelyadverb
without consideration; in an inconsiderate manner
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
infantileadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəntɪl/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
lowlyadjectiveUS /ˈloʊli/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
peasant's
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From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
sedatives
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From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
singersnounUS /ˈsɪŋərz/
plural of “singer” — a person who sings
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
smotherverbUS /ˈsmʌðər/
envelop completely
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
SpecialistsnounUS /ˈspeʃələsts/
plural of “specialist” — an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were too busily concerned with the getting of bread and wine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Specialists declare that the reason for all great singers coming from lowly origin is found in this early development of the muscles of the throat.
push forcefully
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
TIGRESSnoun
a female tiger
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were too busily concerned with the getting of bread and wine.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading Parents of means employ nurses or sedatives to suppress or at least to smother these infantile protests against being thrust inconsiderately into the turmoil of human beings.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading They were too busily concerned with the getting of bread and wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were too busily concerned with the getting of bread and wine.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Flora yelled or slept, as the case might be; her parents were equally indifferent.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading THE BEAUTIFUL TIGRESS Flora Desimone had been born in a Calabrian peasant's hut, and she had rolled in the dust outside, yelling vigorously at all times.
