adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
accusernounUS /əˈkjuːzər/
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
adhesionnounUS /ædˈhiːʒən/
abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
Ahemnoun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
BillnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
boldnessnounUS /ˈboʊldnəs/
the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
brokeadjectiveUS /broʊk/
lacking funds
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
CaliforniansnounUS /ˌkælɪˈfɔːrnjənz/
plural of “californian” — a native or resident of California
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
groupnounUS /ɡruːp/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
hastilyadverbUS /ˈheɪstəli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
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From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
propitiatoryadjective
having power to atone for or offered by way of expiation or propitiation
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
ReallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
slightnounUS /slaɪt/
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
truthfulnessnounUS /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/
the quality of being truthful
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading There was an evident movement of adhesion towards the fair stranger, a slight muttering broke out on the right, but the very boldness of the act held them in stupefied surprise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We all thought that Bill's courage and audacity had reached its climax here.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
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 “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Judge Thompson, with a bland propitiatory smile began: “Really, Bill, I must protest on behalf of this young lady”--when the fair accused, raising her eyes to her accuser, to the consternation of everybody answered with the slight but convincing hesitation of conscientious truthfulness:-- “I DID.”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Ahem!” interposed the Judge hastily, “er--that is--er--you allowed your handkerchief to flutter from the window,--I noticed it myself,--casually--one might say even playfully--but without any particular significance.”
youthnounUS /juːθ/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading To openly and publicly accuse a “lady” before a group of chivalrous Californians, and that lady possessing the further attractions of youth, good looks, and innocence, was little short of desperation.
