used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The action excites Eleanor to passion.
(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 "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
BEDSnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
BELOWprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
DEFYverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
Eleanor
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From this reading The action excites Eleanor to passion.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading The action excites Eleanor to passion.
start firing a weapon
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
not any; not one
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The action excites Eleanor to passion.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
PoenounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
pushesnounUS /ˈpʊʃəz/
plural of “push” — the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "It is cowardly to kill," she cries through her clenched teeth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And if I did, what should I get in return for all he has stolen from me?
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Philip pushes a chair forward as if to signify there is no need to guard the window.
WOEnounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading OH, I DEFY THEE, HELL, TO SHOW ON BEDS OF FIRE THAT BURN BELOW, A DEEPER WOE.--_E. A. Poe_.
