used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
Dr
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From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
divisible by two
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
Graydon
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From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
Madge
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From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
engage in
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
and nothing more
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
Sommers
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From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He saw that if any were made he must make them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the meal she spoke of missing her horseback exercise, and said that she meant to ask Dr. Sommers if he did not know of a good animal that might be hired for a few weeks.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
at the time that
From this reading NOT STRONG IN VAIN Graydon dreaded embarrassment when meeting Madge at dinner, but was agreeably disappointed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Madge was merely too well bred to show anger in public, or occasion surmises that would require explanations.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was nothing in the young girl's manner which suggested a vexed consciousness of their recent interview, neither were there covert overtures, even in tones, toward more friendly relations.
