the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
Averil
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From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
AVERIL'S
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From this reading AVERIL'S STEP-MOTHER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To eat, drink, and be merry were important items in her code.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading To eat, drink, and be merry were important items in her code.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading She was indolent, and liked comfort, and, as she said, "Her girls were too much for her."
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
take in liquids
From this reading To eat, drink, and be merry were important items in her code.
take in solid food
From this reading To eat, drink, and be merry were important items in her code.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was indolent, and liked comfort, and, as she said, "Her girls were too much for her."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She was indolent, and liked comfort, and, as she said, "Her girls were too much for her."
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
of great significance or value
From this reading To eat, drink, and be merry were important items in her code.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading She was indolent, and liked comfort, and, as she said, "Her girls were too much for her."
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading To eat, drink, and be merry were important items in her code.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She was indolent, and liked comfort, and, as she said, "Her girls were too much for her."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading To eat, drink, and be merry were important items in her code.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was indolent, and liked comfort, and, as she said, "Her girls were too much for her."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
and nothing more
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
perturbationnounUS /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/
an unhappy and worried mental state
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was indolent, and liked comfort, and, as she said, "Her girls were too much for her."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
STEP-MOTHER
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From this reading AVERIL'S STEP-MOTHER.
step-mother's
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From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was indolent, and liked comfort, and, as she said, "Her girls were too much for her."
not expected or anticipated
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To eat, drink, and be merry were important items in her code.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
Willmot
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From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Averil asked this question in her usual quiet manner, her step-mother's perturbation increased; she was brought face to face with an unexpected difficulty--and Mrs. Willmot hated any sort of complication.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What shall you do?" reiterated Averil, patiently, as Mrs. Willmot only sighed and looked unhappy.
