used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
brought together in one place
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
INTRUDERSnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdərz/
plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
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 That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
go away from a place
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
Marishka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
a particular point in time
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
in motion
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
with speed
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
Renwick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Indeed, as the train was now moving rapidly, no other course was open to him.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Renwick gathered up his stick and straw hat, bowed politely and seated himself opposite her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO INTRUDERS Marishka was too dismayed for a moment to trust her tongue to speech.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
the words that are spoken
From this reading That she was angry she knew, for she felt the blood rising to her temples, and the words that hung on her lips were bitter, cruel and unreasoning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is a pity, Herr Renwick," she began quite distinctly in English, "that you have neither the good taste nor the intelligence to leave me to my own devices."
