used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nancy was not so keen about the change.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
for the reason that
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She was no longer the reckless, heedless Joan--the change made Martin frown.
croppedadjectiveUS /krɑːpt/
(of land or soil) used for growing crops
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
set up or found
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading She was no longer the reckless, heedless Joan--the change made Martin frown.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
grappledverbUS /ˈɡræpəld/
past form of “grapple” — succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
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 He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
heedlessadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading She was no longer the reckless, heedless Joan--the change made Martin frown.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
be the source of pain
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
Joan
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From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Nancy was not so keen about the change.
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 He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
for more time
From this reading She was no longer the reckless, heedless Joan--the change made Martin frown.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was no longer the reckless, heedless Joan--the change made Martin frown.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading She was no longer the reckless, heedless Joan--the change made Martin frown.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy was not so keen about the change.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
not any; not one
From this reading She was no longer the reckless, heedless Joan--the change made Martin frown.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
and nothing more
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
in the near future
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
with speed
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading She was no longer the reckless, heedless Joan--the change made Martin frown.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
express in words
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
scourgenounUS /skɜːrdʒ/
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nancy was not so keen about the change.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He presently found himself in friendly sympathy with this new, patient, tender Joan--they had much to say to each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
wildnessnounUS /ˈwaɪldnəs/
a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He put full value on her cropped hair and thin body--he had grappled with the scourge, and he knew!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "_O, friend never strike sail to a fear._" Because the woman in Joan had not been hurt by her experiences, because it was only the wildness of youth that had carried her to the verge of making mistakes and then sent her reeling back, she reacted quickly.
