used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
react verbally
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
Bivens
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From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
Bivens's
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From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
cordsnounUS /kɔːrdz/
cotton trousers made of corduroy cloth
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
criticsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪks/
plural of “critic” — a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
increase twofold
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
Nan'snounUS /nænz/
possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
rabblenounUS /ˈræbəl/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time it would serve the double purpose of dazzling and charming the imagination of Stuart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
UNBIDDEN
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From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading THE UNBIDDEN GUEST The bitter reference to Bivens and the crime of his corner in wheat had roused Nan's lighting blood.
belonging to which person
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She would by a single dash of power end his indecision as to Bivens's offer and bind with stronger cords the tie that held him to her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She determined to give an entertainment whose magnificence would startle the social world and be her defiant answer to the critics of her husband.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would accept the challenge of this rabble and show her contempt for its opinions in a way that could not be mistaken.
