anew
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
equally
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Jacqueline leaned back in her seat and stretched her tired legs and sighed with blissful relief.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
doesn't
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From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
at any time
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
Jacqueline
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From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Jacqueline leaned back in her seat and stretched her tired legs and sighed with blissful relief.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
staying power
From this reading Jacqueline leaned back in her seat and stretched her tired legs and sighed with blissful relief.
Martha
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From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
onionsnounUS /ˈʌnjənz/
plural of “onion” — the bulb of an onion plant
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
by chance
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Jacqueline leaned back in her seat and stretched her tired legs and sighed with blissful relief.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Jacqueline leaned back in her seat and stretched her tired legs and sighed with blissful relief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Jacqueline leaned back in her seat and stretched her tired legs and sighed with blissful relief.
express in words
From this reading NEVER AGAIN Perhaps blood doesn't tell quite as much as Cousin Penelope believed it did.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Jacqueline leaned back in her seat and stretched her tired legs and sighed with blissful relief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So much alike they were that almost instantly each drew back into her own corner of the seat, as if they were ashamed of the way in which they had clutched each other.
which person or people
From this reading Certainly Jacqueline and Aunt Martha, who were no relation to each other, were more alike than Caroline and Aunt Martha could ever have been.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunt Martha gave her attention to backing and turning the Ford, with the least possible damage to the lawless onions that overflowed into the highway.
