used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
ailingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
(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 Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Kedzie loved Strathdene as much as she could ever love anybody.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
any person at all
From this reading And Kedzie loved Strathdene as much as she could ever love anybody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
bolsteredverbUS /ˈboʊlstərd/
past form of “bolster” — support and strengthen
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
bolsteringverbUS /ˈboʊlstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bolster” — support and strengthen
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
a young person of either sex
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And Kedzie loved Strathdene as much as she could ever love anybody.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
at any time
From this reading And Kedzie loved Strathdene as much as she could ever love anybody.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
famishedadjectiveUS /ˈfæmɪʃt/
extremely hungry
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first husband had hardly known what the word meant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her first husband had hardly known what the word meant.
harrowed
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From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her first husband had hardly known what the word meant.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
Kedzie
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From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
Kedzie's
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From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her first husband had hardly known what the word meant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And Kedzie loved Strathdene as much as she could ever love anybody.
held dear
From this reading And Kedzie loved Strathdene as much as she could ever love anybody.
MarquessnounUS /ˈmɑːrkwəs/
nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Her first husband had hardly known what the word meant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And Kedzie loved Strathdene as much as she could ever love anybody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Kedzie loved Strathdene as much as she could ever love anybody.
and nothing more
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
Strathdene
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From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing Strathdene was fiercely jealous of her--and the poor child had been simply famished for a little jealousy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A quick temper is an excellent friend for bolstering up an ailing conscience, especially if itself is bolstered by an inability to see the point of view of the other party to a conflict.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her first husband had hardly known what the word meant.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Her first husband had hardly known what the word meant.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Kedzie's wrath at Charity justified to Kedzie any cruelty, especially as Kedzie was all harrowed up by the fear of losing the Marquess of Strathdene.
