(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 Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Hardacre had been slighted, insulted in his own house.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
cantered
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From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
feverishlyadverbUS /ˈfevərɪʃli/
in a feverish manner
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
fumedadjectiveUS /fjuːmd/
(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes
From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
generous-hearted
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From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
a man of refinement
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
Hardacre
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From this reading Miss Hardacre had been slighted, insulted in his own house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miss Hardacre had been slighted, insulted in his own house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
indignitynounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnətiː/
an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem
From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading Miss Hardacre had been slighted, insulted in his own house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
Jeffray
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From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
Letitia's
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From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hardacre had been slighted, insulted in his own house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
pepperyadjective
having the piquant burning taste of peppers
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
Pevensel
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From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
pusillanimousadjectiveUS /pjuːsəˈlænəməs/
lacking in courage and manly strength and resolution; contemptibly fearful
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
Richard
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From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Peter, that kind but peppery old gentleman, had been driven to retreat in justifiable indignation.
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading Miss Hardacre had been slighted, insulted in his own house.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
carry out
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
turretnounUS /ˈtɜːrət/
a small tower extending above a building
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
at the time that
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was still feverishly ashamed of the unfortunate incidents of the previous night, and was as much disgusted with the Lady Letitia’s logic as with his own pusillanimous stupidity.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The clock in the turret had told ten next morning when Richard mounted his black mare and cantered off through the park to take the sandy road that wound through Pevensel.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Richard Jeffray, sensitive and generous-hearted youth, still chafed and fumed under the indignity of it all.
