used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
(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 These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
coerciveadjectiveUS /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/
serving or intended to coerce
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
a female human offspring
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
engage in
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
miscarried
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From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
having a point
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
precludeverbUS /prɪˈkluːd/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
with speed
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
undutifuladjective
lacking due respect or dutifulness
From this reading Speaking broadly, the President's daughter was not undutiful; but she was sufficiently like her father to be quickly resentful of coercive measures.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her father knew, or thought he knew, that the passenger agent was to stay behind in Denver, and he had deliberately sent her away for the day to preclude the possibility of another meeting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These things were but straws, but they all pointed to one conclusion.
at the time that
From this reading And when he had discovered that the little plan had miscarried, he had quite as deliberately ordered her return.
WhereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading Wherefore, when she had cleared up the small mystery to her own satisfaction, she hardened her heart and promised herself that nothing short of a repetition of the peremptory order should make her return on the forenoon train.
