used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Waldstricker's untimely appearance and his stinging taunts hurt and frightened her.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
a youthful male person
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
couldn't
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From this reading She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
made afraid
From this reading Waldstricker's untimely appearance and his stinging taunts hurt and frightened her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
be the source of pain
From this reading Waldstricker's untimely appearance and his stinging taunts hurt and frightened her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
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 She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
the force of workers available
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading Waldstricker's untimely appearance and his stinging taunts hurt and frightened her.
tauntsnounUS /tɔːnts/
plural of “taunt” — aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
From this reading Waldstricker's untimely appearance and his stinging taunts hurt and frightened her.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
Tess
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From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
traverseverbUS /ˈtrævərs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading Waldstricker's untimely appearance and his stinging taunts hurt and frightened her.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading The desire to get Boy into her arms, to keep him from the men below urged her on.
Waldstricker's
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From this reading Waldstricker's untimely appearance and his stinging taunts hurt and frightened her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A MAN'S ARM AT THE WINDOW It seemed to Tess that her feet were leaden, as if she could never traverse the distance between the ragged rocks and the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The interview with Frederick had been a terrible ordeal, and she was sick with disgust from his odious kisses.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
wouldn't
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From this reading She knew he would do his worst and that Frederick wouldn't or couldn't help it.
