used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
(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 She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading All the same, I do not believe she killed the girl."
brazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
contradictoryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktəri/
of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true and both cannot be false
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
Denham
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From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
true confidential information
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All the same, I do not believe she killed the girl."
give expression to
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
obtain
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
usually; as a rule
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
a young female
From this reading All the same, I do not believe she killed the girl."
the act of giving
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading All the same, I do not believe she killed the girl."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the same, I do not believe she killed the girl."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
ParryverbUS /ˈperi/
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
Parry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
Rickwell
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From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same, I do not believe she killed the girl."
express in words
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I never liked the woman," she said impressively, "she was artful and frivolous; and to gain admiration behaved in a brazen way of which I thoroughly disapproved.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She made herself acquainted with all details, and delivered her verdict to Mrs. Morley, on whom she called for the express purpose of giving her opinion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CASE AGAINST ANNE The contradictory qualities of Mrs. Parry's nature came out strongly in connection with the Rickwell tragedy.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When Miss Denham was prosperous the old woman had nothing but bad to say of her, now that she was a fugitive and generally credited with a crime, Mrs. Parry stood up for her stoutly.
