used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
for the reason that
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
(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 “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
terminate
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
congressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
coquettes
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From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
Desha
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From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
detestationnoun
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
at any time
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
communicated in words
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
the act of retaining something
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
full of life and energy
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
and nothing more
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
simpletonnoun
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
SweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In fact, a spiteful rival had told her that he had expressed himself strongly as holding coquettes in lively detestation.
twainnounUS /tweɪn/
two items of the same kind
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
at the time that
From this reading “Sweetheart, name the day for me, When we twain shall wedded be.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
which person or people
From this reading She was piqued at him because he was the only man she knew who appeared quite indifferent to her charms.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Viola had a secret grudge against Professor Desha, but it was so childish, she would have been ashamed to let any one know it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “He is a simpleton, and nothing would please me better than to break his heart!” exclaimed Viola, scornfully; but whether the young congressman ever heard of this wicked speech or not, he did not give her the chance she wished.
