used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
cause to be bored
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
Cheriton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
compulsionnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Let nature take her course.
Crewkerne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Let nature take her course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let nature take her course.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Let nature take her course.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
perturbedadjectiveUS /pərˈtɜːrbd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
ripenverbUS /ˈraɪpən/
cause to ripen or develop fully
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
carry out
From this reading Let nature take her course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He felt that the conduct of Caroline Crewkerne bore a perilous resemblance to the pointing at one of a loaded pistol.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had a constitutional objection to doing things under compulsion or in a hurry.
WARD'SnounUS /wɔːrdz/
possessive form of “ward” — a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CONVERSATION AT WARD’S Cheriton was a good deal perturbed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would greatly have preferred that his sentiments in regard to Miss Perry should have been permitted to ripen at their leisure.
