used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
(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 She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading She flung her head back angrily.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She flung her head back angrily.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Her heart was beating like mad and her cheeks burnt.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Her heart was beating like mad and her cheeks burnt.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her heart was beating like mad and her cheeks burnt.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
docilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
doesn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading She flung her head back angrily.
a young female
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She flung her head back angrily.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her heart was beating like mad and her cheeks burnt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She flung her head back angrily.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
and nothing more
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her heart was beating like mad and her cheeks burnt.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
roused to anger
From this reading Her heart was beating like mad and her cheeks burnt.
engage in
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
obliviously
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She flung her head back angrily.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading She stood there alone, her hands clasped hard, her head up--to all appearance a vivid, triumphant little figure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her heart was beating like mad and her cheeks burnt.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll be back in just a moment," said John obliviously, and went with what seemed to Joy unnecessary docility.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nobody likes to be told she doesn't understand another girl--and the fact that the girl is mighty brilliant doesn't make you feel better about it.
