(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
react verbally
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
Celeste
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From this reading Celeste started.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
provoking horror
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
Jud's
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From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
Justine's
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From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
a particular point in time
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
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 She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
and nothing more
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Justine's question--"Does he not look like his father?"--could have but one answer.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
cut with a saw
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Celeste started.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
carry out
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF IT ALL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She could take her eyes from the mother's gentle face only to let them rest upon the features of the baby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Justine's innocent query rudely tore down the curtain that had hung between her understanding and Jud's strange behavior, and it seemed to her, in that one brief, horrible moment, that she saw all that was black and ugly in life.
