used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
(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 Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
any thing at all
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
give a description of
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
one or the other of two
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
set up or found
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
a young female
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
grottonounUS /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/
a small cave (usually with attractive features)
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
hussynounUS /ˈhʌsi/
a woman adulterer
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
temporary military shelter
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
Mallory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
NUGENT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
PAYSnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Should he punish that impudent hussy Enid Mallory by keeping her in the grotto all night and have her accidentally "found" in the morning, or should he go and release her now?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
propel through the air
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
TRAVERS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TRAVERS NUGENT PAYS After letting himself in through the door from the moor into the grounds of The Hut, Travers Nugent paused irresolute.
trespassernoun
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
Tuke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He need not be too nice about his excuses, for, after all, the girl, as a trespasser on his private property, was the real offender.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In either case he meant to throw the blame on Tuke, whom he could describe as an irresponsible lunatic--or anything else that came into his head at the time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be interesting to know what account she would give of herself.
