used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a moment I lost my self-possession.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I scarcely remember now what I did.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
embracesnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪz/
plural of “embrace” — the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a moment I lost my self-possession.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
gaspsnounUS /ɡæsps/
plural of “gasp” — a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FOR a moment I lost my self-possession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading FOR a moment I lost my self-possession.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
a particular point in time
From this reading FOR a moment I lost my self-possession.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading FOR a moment I lost my self-possession.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
not any; not one
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I scarcely remember now what I did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I scarcely remember now what I did.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
except for; apart from
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
only a very short time before
From this reading I scarcely remember now what I did.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading FOR a moment I lost my self-possession.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
in a swift manner
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
a special situation
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading No, SHE was not angry, but I was—thoroughly annoyed—bitterly vexed with myself, for being such a fool.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I scarcely remember now what I did.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I know I clasped her almost roughly in my arms—I know that I kissed her passionately on lips, throat and brow—and that in the fervor of my embraces, the thought of what manner of vile thing she was came swiftly upon me, causing me to release her with such suddenness that she caught at the back of a chair to save herself from falling.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her breath came and went in little quick gasps of excitement, her face was flushed—she looked astonished, yet certainly not displeased.
