used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
Barbara
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From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
have
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they only grinned inscrutably.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
Glenowen
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From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading But they only grinned inscrutably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
inscrutablyadverb
in an inscrutable manner
From this reading But they only grinned inscrutably.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
Jim
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From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
held up in the air
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
come together
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
Mehitable
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From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
and nothing more
From this reading But they only grinned inscrutably.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
express in words
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
carry out
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they only grinned inscrutably.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading As he seemed unconscious of the need of action, she shot an appealing glance at Doctor Jim and Doctor John in turn.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
at the time that
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had given Barbara freedom, and the responsibility that goes with freedom; and she would not take back the gift.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Then she lifted her hands slightly and let them drop into her lap, as if to say, "Bear witness, Heaven, that I am helpless!" and thus she stifled the voice of protest in her bosom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After supper, when Barbara came down dressed for riding and calmly told Robert she was ready, Mistress Mehitable gasped, and looked at Glenowen, expecting that he would meet the emergency by making a third.
