used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
(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 With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
divisible by two
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
fastingnounUS /ˈfæstɪŋ/
abstaining from food
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
mayest
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From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
subject to death
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
quailing
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From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
rival'snounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
SibylnounUS /ˈsɪbəl/
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
superstitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃəs/
showing ignorance of the laws of nature and faith in magic or chance
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
possessing sweep
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
tempests
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From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
toothnounUS /tuːθ/
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense
From this reading "Thou mayest hold a serpent by the tongue, A chafed lion by the mortal paw, A fasting tiger safer by the tooth, Than cross this love of mine."
transfixing
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From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
a shaky motion
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With one glance she took in all her rival's extraordinary beauty, far surpassing even what she feared; and the sight, to her passionate heart, was like oil poured upon flame.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading And, glaring upon her with a hatred and jealousy that for the time "swept her soul in tempests," and inspired her with a momentary frenzy, Sibyl stood, transfixing her with those wild, fierce eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trembling, paralyzed, shrinking with terror and superstitious awe, as she recollected her vision, Christie stood quailing before that dark, passionate glance.
