(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 Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
BEWAREverbUS /bɪˈwer/
be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to
From this reading "BEWARE SUCH UNHOLY SPELLS!"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
emancipatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪtɪd/
free from traditional social restraints
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
at any time
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
furthestadverbUS /ˈfɜːrθəst/
to the greatest degree or extent or most advanced stage (“furthest” is used more often than “farthest” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
the act of departing
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
LilithnounUS /ˈlɪlɪθ/
in ancient Semitic folklore: a female demon who attacks children
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
not any; not one
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
Ormskirk
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From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
PersiannounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
a human being
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
quarter-deck
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
rivalling
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From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
only a very short time before
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
try to get or reach
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
SPELLSnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading "BEWARE SUCH UNHOLY SPELLS!"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "BEWARE SUCH UNHOLY SPELLS!"
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lilith, however, cared nothing for this, or, if she did, gave no sign.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
UNHOLYadjectiveUS /ənˈhoʊli/
not hallowed or consecrated
From this reading "BEWARE SUCH UNHOLY SPELLS!"
virulentadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrələnt/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
which person or people
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
belonging to which person
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the grizzled captain--nominally under whose charge she was making the voyage--down to the newly emancipated schoolboy going out to seek employment, the male element was, with scarcely an exception, her collective slave.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The sway of Lilith Ormskirk over the saloon and quarter-deck of the _Persian_ was as complete as any woman's sway ever is.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Among the women, of course, her rule was less complete; those who were furthest from all possibility of rivalling her in attractiveness of person or charm of manner being, of course, the most virulent in their jealousy and the expression thereof.
