(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
(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 Surprise took all the meaning, all the intelligence out of her face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
CAPTAIN'SnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
claimantnounUS /ˈkleɪmənt/
someone who claims a benefit or right or title
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Surprise took all the meaning, all the intelligence out of her face.
a long fixed look
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Surprise took all the meaning, all the intelligence out of her face.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
Lottie
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From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Her new mamma!
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Surprise took all the meaning, all the intelligence out of her face.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Surprise took all the meaning, all the intelligence out of her face.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
be standing; be upright
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Surprise took all the meaning, all the intelligence out of her face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Surprise took all the meaning, all the intelligence out of her face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had the indescribable misfortune of not being able to think upon her own mother with any reverence or profound affection.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE CAPTAIN’S WIFE Lottie could do nothing but stand bewildered and gaze at this new claimant of her regard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She stood with her eyes wide open, her lips dropping apart.
