used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But it is not an easy thing to forget.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
apologisedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologise” — defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
Bertha
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From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is not an easy thing to forget.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But it is not an easy thing to forget.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But it is not an easy thing to forget.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is not an easy thing to forget.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
Nigel
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From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is not an easy thing to forget.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
express in words
From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
in a strange manner
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
a special situation
From this reading But it is not an easy thing to forget.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
precisely as stated
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She thought it most extraordinary and was much inclined to refuse, remembering the strangely insulting way Mary had behaved at her party.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Percy had given a mild version of his interview with Nigel.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading TWO WOMEN Bertha was very much surprised at Mary's wishing to see her.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Nigel had apologised indeed; had implored for forgiveness; and she had written to say it was forgotten.
