aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
AuranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
CrownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
Earle
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From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
ELAINE
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From this reading --ELAINE GOODALE.
an old word for “before”
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
FearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
GOODALE
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From this reading --ELAINE GOODALE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
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 Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
LadybirdnounUS /ˈleɪdibɜːrd/
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
LADYBIRD'S
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From this reading LADYBIRD'S LOVE-TEST.
held up in the air
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
without good reason
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
LOVE-TEST
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From this reading LADYBIRD'S LOVE-TEST.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
not one, and not any
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
tell-tale
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From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
at the time that
From this reading But he regretted his exhibition of temper, and was about to apologize, when her angry words arrested the speech on his lips.
WillfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪlfəl/
done by design
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
Winans
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From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
the words that are spoken
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Those angry words to Aura Stanley had barely passed Earle Winans' lips ere he regretted them, although he knew quite well that she had deserved them, and had dropped the ring purposely, as she had told Ladybird she would do.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Proud young head, so lightly lifted, Crowned with waves of gleaming hair; Eyes that flash with tell-tale mischief, Fearless eyes to do and dare; Cheeks that start to sudden flame, Willful mouths that none can tame."
