used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
(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 All of them contained a report of some character of these occurrences.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He greeted her with a kiss, but hers in return was perfunctory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading All of them contained a report of some character of these occurrences.
a young person of either sex
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
gotten under control
From this reading All of them contained a report of some character of these occurrences.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
Dr
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From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
promote over another
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
fianceenounUS /fiˈænsi/
a woman who is engaged to be married
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
set up or found
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He greeted her with a kiss, but hers in return was perfunctory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
headlinesnounUS /ˈhedlaɪnz/
plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He greeted her with a kiss, but hers in return was perfunctory.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading He greeted her with a kiss, but hers in return was perfunctory.
Leonora
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From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
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a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading All of them contained a report of some character of these occurrences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading He greeted her with a kiss, but hers in return was perfunctory.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading All of them contained a report of some character of these occurrences.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He greeted her with a kiss, but hers in return was perfunctory.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
STRENUOUSadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
carry out
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them contained a report of some character of these occurrences.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All of them contained a report of some character of these occurrences.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
(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 SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
at the time that
From this reading When Dr. Earl called at the home of his fiancee, according to appointment, to take her and her mother to luncheon the next day, he found Leonora in a sullen mood, and it did not take him long to discover that he was not in high favor at this particular hour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He greeted her with a kiss, but hers in return was perfunctory.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was not compelled to wait long for an explanation, for she poured out her feelings without any questioning.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading SOME STRENUOUS ANTI-SUFFRAGISTS Several of the New York papers carried lurid headlines and more or less sensational accounts of the accident to the child and the treatment administered by Dr. Earl, as well as a tribute to the heroism of the volunteer nurse.
