a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
apologizingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
the act of giving
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
HALIFAXnounUS /ˈhælɪfæks/
provincial capital and largest city of Nova Scotia
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
only a very short time before
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
It's
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From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
and nothing more
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
Lucian
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From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
Lucian's
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From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
Martine
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From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
used to form the superlative
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
not any; not one
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
others
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From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
papa'snounUS /ˈpɑːpɑːz/
possessive form of “papa” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
Priscilla
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From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
express in words
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Martine, unconscious of offence, had no intention of apologizing to Priscilla for things she had not done.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
unfairnessnounUS /ənˈfernəs/
partiality that is not fair or equitable
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "But if she has been unfair," said Martine, "she can just wait for my news.
well-meantadjective
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO HALIFAX Lucian's well-meant advice shared the fate of most advice volunteered by brothers.
at the time that
From this reading It's too bad, for when I first read papa's letter it seemed as if I could hardly wait to go downstairs to tell the others."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead, she began to feel annoyed with the latter for her unfairness; for certainly, Priscilla, in giving Lucian the impression that he had received, must have been unfair.
