used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mackenzie, aged six years, was the village tyrant and dictator.
in addition
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
Aurea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
Bella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
bitesnounUS /baɪts/
plural of “bite” — a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
deem to be
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
a small house with a single story
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
dictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading Mackenzie, aged six years, was the village tyrant and dictator.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
set up or found
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
HANDYadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
key-basket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
narrowlyadverbUS /ˈneroʊli/
in a narrow manner; not allowing for exceptions
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
as might be expected
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
neuralgianoun
acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
not any; not one
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
Parrett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
radiatingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/
diverging from a common point
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Mackenzie, aged six years, was the village tyrant and dictator.
a state of acute pain
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading Aurea found her Aunt Bella trotting about the premises and passages, with the knitted hood over her head, and key-basket in hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Mackenzie, aged six years, was the village tyrant and dictator.
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mackenzie, aged six years, was the village tyrant and dictator.
someone who visits
From this reading Aurea, an early visitor, radiating gaiety, was on this occasion unaccompanied by Mackenzie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AS HANDY MAN The chauffeur was informed that there were no orders for the car the following morning, as “Miss Parrett was suffering from neuralgia in her face,” and also--though this was not mentioned in the bulletin--a sharp pain in her temper.
at the time that
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading He also had been accustomed to consider himself a dog of two houses--the Rectory and the Red Cottage; and when the Red Cottage had moved to the Manor, and installed an animal of low degree as its pet, he was naturally filled with wrath and resentment, and on two opportunities the intruder had narrowly escaped with many deep bites, and his life!
a late time of life
From this reading Mackenzie, aged six years, was the village tyrant and dictator.
