used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
Del
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From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
denunciationsnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “denunciation” — a public act of denouncing
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
increase twofold
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
Ellen
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From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
exceptedverbUS /ɪkˈseptɪd/
past form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
in a free manner
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
immediately past
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
not any; not one
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
by chance
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
SENSITIVEadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A good example perhaps excepted, there is no power for good equal to a bad example.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And now the very sight of her brother's face, freely expressing his thoughts, since Ellen was not there to shame him, gave double force to the feelings her mother's denunciations had roused in her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
We've
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From this reading "We've got to fight it, Del," Arthur said, flinging himself down on the grass at her feet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Arthur's outburst before his mother and her, and in what seemed the very presence of the dead, had been almost as potent in turning Adelaide from bitterness as the influence her father's personality, her father's character had got over her in his last illness.
at the time that
From this reading "SO SENSITIVE" Adelaide was about to go in search of her brother when he came hunting her.
