used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
admonitionsnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “admonition” — cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
(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 Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
a youthful male person
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
card-table
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From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
carpingnounUS /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/
persistent petty and unjustified criticism
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
didn't
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From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
fawningadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
flint-hardened
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From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
Greensleeve
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From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
grim-visaged
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From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
harridannoun
a scolding (even vicious) old woman
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
igneousadjectiveUS /ˈɪɡniəs/
produced under conditions involving intense heat
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
interruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
JrnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
a son who has the same first name as his father
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
lava-pot
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From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
ManhattannounUS /mænˈhætən/
one of the five boroughs of New York City
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
opera-box
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From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
road-house
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From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
she'd
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From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That pretty lady, flint-hardened in the igneous social lava-pot, continued to hear disquieting tales of her son's doings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came to her right and left, from dance and card-table, opera-box and supper party, tea and bazaar and fashionable reception.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Which infuriated and terrified Mrs. Bailey and set her thinking with all the implacable concentration of which she was capable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One grim-visaged old harridan of whom Manhattan stood in fawning fear, bluntly informed her that she'd better look out for her boy if she didn't want to become a grandmother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The course of irresponsible amusement which C. Bailey, Jr., continued to pursue at intervals with the fair scion of the house--road-house--of Greensleeve, did not run as smoothly as it might have, and was not unmixed with carping reflections and sordid care on his part, and with an increasing number of interruptions, admonitions, and warnings on the part of his mother.
