used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading But her fighting blood was up.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her fighting blood was up.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "You release that child," she said through cold, set lips.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "You release that child," she said through cold, set lips.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
divisible by two
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading But her fighting blood was up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "You release that child," she said through cold, set lips.
fasten with a lock
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
Lucile
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From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading "You release that child," she said through cold, set lips.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You release that child," she said through cold, set lips.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You release that child," she said through cold, set lips.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
express in words
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "You release that child," she said through cold, set lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But her fighting blood was up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moment Lucile heard the lock click behind her she knew that she was trapped.
which person or people
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even had the door been wide open she would not have retreated.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, you tell me 'release the child,'" said the woman, with an attempt at sarcasm; "you who are so brave, who have a companion who is like an ox, who likes to beat up poor women on the street.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You release that child," she said through cold, set lips.
