used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She might not have cared to escape, but she likes to feel that retreat is open to her.
rid of obstructions
From this reading I don't know that I can make it clear," he concluded hopelessly.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading I don't know that I can make it clear," he concluded hopelessly.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
don't
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From this reading I don't know that I can make it clear," he concluded hopelessly.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I don't know that I can make it clear," he concluded hopelessly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading I don't know that I can make it clear," he concluded hopelessly.
how
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From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know that I can make it clear," he concluded hopelessly.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know that I can make it clear," he concluded hopelessly.
the act of departing
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading She might not have cared to escape, but she likes to feel that retreat is open to her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
engage in
From this reading I don't know that I can make it clear," he concluded hopelessly.
the force of workers available
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might not have cared to escape, but she likes to feel that retreat is open to her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
not any; not one
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She might not have cared to escape, but she likes to feel that retreat is open to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She might not have cared to escape, but she likes to feel that retreat is open to her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
by chance
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading She might not have cared to escape, but she likes to feel that retreat is open to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
that's
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From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She might not have cared to escape, but she likes to feel that retreat is open to her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman fights at a disadvantage in these things; she is more sensitive to public opinion than are men, and she has the instinct of a hunted creature.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I think I can understand how she feels--how most women would feel," said Drew, slowly, after a long pause.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Her sense of justice is outraged--perhaps that's too strong a word; but she feels that you have taken an unfair advantage of her in leaving her no way of escape.
