used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
Beryl's
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From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
CAMPBELLnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading DAVID GILBANK'S PICTURE MRS.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "Why, I declare!" exclaimed Mr. Hollys, as his eyes fell on it.
distractionnounUS /dɪˈstrækʃən/
mental turmoil
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
Egloshayle
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From this reading "It is Egloshayle!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, I declare!" exclaimed Mr. Hollys, as his eyes fell on it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Why, I declare!" exclaimed Mr. Hollys, as his eyes fell on it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "Why, I declare!" exclaimed Mr. Hollys, as his eyes fell on it.
set up or found
From this reading In the second room, they found one of David Gilbank's pictures.
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
GILBANK'S
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From this reading DAVID GILBANK'S PICTURE MRS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, I declare!" exclaimed Mr. Hollys, as his eyes fell on it.
Hollys
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From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, I declare!" exclaimed Mr. Hollys, as his eyes fell on it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is Egloshayle!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, I declare!" exclaimed Mr. Hollys, as his eyes fell on it.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DAVID GILBANK'S PICTURE MRS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the second room, they found one of David Gilbank's pictures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the second room, they found one of David Gilbank's pictures.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading DAVID GILBANK'S PICTURE MRS.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading In the second room, they found one of David Gilbank's pictures.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the second room, they found one of David Gilbank's pictures.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the second room, they found one of David Gilbank's pictures.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the second room, they found one of David Gilbank's pictures.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
a source of difficulty
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I declare!" exclaimed Mr. Hollys, as his eyes fell on it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CAMPBELL, as, conducted by Mr. Hollys, she moved through the crowded picture galleries, was congratulating herself on the clever way in which she had avoided the trouble and distraction which Beryl's presence would have caused.
