used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
Dacre
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From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
Darrer
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From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
DarrownounUS /ˈderoʊ/
United States lawyer famous for his defense of lost causes (1857-1938)
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
DICKY'S
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From this reading DICKY'S DISCOVERY.
the act of discovering something
From this reading DICKY'S DISCOVERY.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
of the present time and place
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
a particular point in time
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
phoneticadjectiveUS /fəˈnetɪk/
of or relating to speech sounds
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
Shorty
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From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
in the near future
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But the expenditure of his indignation physically, upon that very ample frame, soon brought the Major into a calmer state of mind, and resulted eventually in recourse to less forcible methods on his part.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading The sound of his cousin's name in the boy's mouth had upset his equanimity altogether for the moment.
the act of using
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
precisely as stated
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The name whispered by the unhappy Shorty into the Major's ear was that of Mrs. Dacre Darrow--or, to use his peculiar phonetic variation of it--"Mrs. Darrer."
in the company of; together with
From this reading As has been related its effect upon the Major was immediate, and fraught with, to Shorty, very tangible consequences.
