used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
anew
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
aggravateverbUS /ˈæɡrəveɪt/
make worse
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
with anger
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
react verbally
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "'That child's hungry,' says the other coming suddenly back.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "'That child's hungry,' says the other coming suddenly back.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "'That child's hungry,' says the other coming suddenly back.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
Hereuponadverb
immediately after this
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "'That child's hungry,' says the other coming suddenly back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'That's what's the matter with her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "'That child's hungry,' says the other coming suddenly back.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
pullsnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "'That child's hungry,' says the other coming suddenly back.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
stalksnounUS /stɔːks/
plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "'That child's hungry,' says the other coming suddenly back.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'That child's hungry,' says the other coming suddenly back.
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From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
precisely as stated
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
wanting in physical strength
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
what's
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From this reading 'That's what's the matter with her.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
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 Hereupon she frowns, pulls off her glasses, shakes her head angrily, and, saying: 'That's done to aggravate me, I know it is,' stalks away to the window, and stands there grimly, looking out upon the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
showing curiosity
From this reading "Wondering why she speaks to me thus, and being, moreover, so very weak and tired, what can I do, but try in vain to answer, and failing in the effort, burst into tears again?
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger woman, with a world of kindness in her rosy face ... whispers me not to cry.
