used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It seemed disloyal even to have accepted Betty's invitation.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading In her heart Ruth agreed with her mother.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
Betty's
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From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
dearly loved
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
disloyaladjectiveUS /dɪˈslɔɪəl/
showing lack of love for your country
From this reading It seemed disloyal even to have accepted Betty's invitation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
an opposing military force
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
divisible by two
From this reading It seemed disloyal even to have accepted Betty's invitation.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
a young female
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seemed disloyal even to have accepted Betty's invitation.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In her heart Ruth agreed with her mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her heart Ruth agreed with her mother.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading In her heart Ruth agreed with her mother.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed disloyal even to have accepted Betty's invitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
Southwark
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless Ruth was glad that she had gone to Southwark; for the conversation she had overheard in regard to Lafayette seemed of great importance to the little girl.
at the time that
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
which person or people
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VISIT Ruth's mother and aunt listened to her account of her afternoon's adventure with interest, but when she had finished her mother said:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I do not blame you, my dear, for accepting Betty's invitation, but I am surprised that Mrs. Hastings should permit an enemy of America's rights to become a friend, as it is evident she so regards the young English officer who lodges there."
