used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We went out in the boat as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading We went out in the boat as usual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
divisible by two
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We went out in the boat as usual.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
the sound of laughing
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
Laura
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From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
used to form the superlative
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We went out in the boat as usual.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
an angry dispute
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We went out in the boat as usual.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I confessed to her my scruples and she laughed at them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We went out in the boat as usual.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I did not want Laura to think I was afraid of Davis; but there we had our first quarrel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We went out in the boat as usual.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We went out in the boat as usual.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was a deep frown on the meeting eyebrows, and she replied bitterly,-- "After what has passed between us, you may insult me even with more impunity than you could Davis."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I said to her plainly,-- "The laughter does not become you; and remember, you may do most things, but not what is not becoming."
