used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
a young person of either sex
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Margaret, I do want you.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
hissedverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Margaret, I do want you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Margaret, I do want you.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
express in words
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
Thorpe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Margaret, I do want you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Know, then," she hissed, close to Mrs. Thorpe’s face, "know, then, what it is that I must have!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I tell you, I am a ruined woman--I must have--" But Mrs. Thorpe put out her hand.
but in spite of that
From this reading The girl’s eyes were furious, yet piteous, like the eyes of an animal at bay; her passion had burned almost to frenzy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Margaret, I do want you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I want you to feel that this is your home; and oh, my child, I want you to know that I am your friend--always and always your friend."
