used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
(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 IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Cherry, too amazed to protect her treasure, stared, slack-mouthed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
buxomadjectiveUS /ˈbʌksəm/
(of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
a female human offspring
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
divisible by two
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
Loveday
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From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
Loveday's
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From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
ONION-SELLER'S
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From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
Primrose's
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From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Cherry, too amazed to protect her treasure, stared, slack-mouthed.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
shieldingnounUS /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/
the act of shielding from harm
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
slack-mouthed
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From this reading Cherry, too amazed to protect her treasure, stared, slack-mouthed.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Cherry, too amazed to protect her treasure, stared, slack-mouthed.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
surpassesverbUS /sərˈpæsɪz/
third-person singular of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
tantrumsnounUS /ˈtæntrəmz/
plural of “tantrum” — a display of bad temper
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Primrose flew into a temper that surpassed Loveday's, already failing her through dismay at her own action, even as the thunder, to children, surpasses in terrifying quality the lightning....
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Cherry, too amazed to protect her treasure, stared, slack-mouthed.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Cherry, too amazed to protect her treasure, stared, slack-mouthed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She snatched the shielding apron back from the lap of the buxom Cherry, stamping her foot the while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, had they but known it, Primrose's sounding tantrums held as much possibility of danger, compared with Loveday's rage, as holds the crash compared with the flash.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading IN WHICH THE ONION-SELLER'S DAUGHTER FOR THE FIRST TIME FEELS AS A WOMAN For all her woodland timidity, Loveday was prone to those flashes of temper to which the weak in defence and the strong in feeling seem peculiarly exposed.
