used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moral frost at such a season was like a severe night in the late spring.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was Ursula’s wish that Denise should be mortified in soul and body.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
Denise
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From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
take in liquids
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
set up or found
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Ursula’s wish that Denise should be mortified in soul and body.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Moral frost at such a season was like a severe night in the late spring.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
MoraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Moral frost at such a season was like a severe night in the late spring.
mortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtəfaɪd/
suffering from tissue death
From this reading It was Ursula’s wish that Denise should be mortified in soul and body.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Moral frost at such a season was like a severe night in the late spring.
nunsnounUS /nʌnz/
plural of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Moral frost at such a season was like a severe night in the late spring.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Moral frost at such a season was like a severe night in the late spring.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was Ursula’s wish that Denise should be mortified in soul and body.
in the near future
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading It was Ursula’s wish that Denise should be mortified in soul and body.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
the season of growth
From this reading Moral frost at such a season was like a severe night in the late spring.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Moral frost at such a season was like a severe night in the late spring.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
Ursula's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Denise soon found that the frost of Ursula’s displeasure had fallen on her, and that she was to be humiliated and chilled into a proper state of penitence.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her food and drink were water and bread, and lest the devil of comfort should remain to tempt her to be obstinate, they took the straw and sheets from the bed, and let her lie upon the boards.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was Ursula’s wish that Denise should be mortified in soul and body.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The temper of the nuns changed to her; they came and went without speaking, their impassive faces making her feel like a child that is in disgrace.
