used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
Askam
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From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
a female human offspring
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
Dixon
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From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
fracasnounUS /ˈfreɪkəs/
noisy quarrel
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
millsnounUS /mɪlz/
United States architect who was the presidentially appointed architect of Washington D.C. (1781-1855)
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
not any; not one
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
Othonoun
French pope from 1088 to 1099 whose sermons called for the First Crusade (1042-1099)
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
an angry dispute
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
Roger
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From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
spontaneousadjectiveUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəs/
happening or arising without apparent external cause
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
twenty-fourthadjective
coming next after the twenty-third in position
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
precisely as stated
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He condemned Otho Askam in no measured terms, but his blame of Ada and her ‘want of sense’ was almost as strong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FALSE STEP IN GOOD FAITH The day after that unfortunate fracas at the mills was Christmas Day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had seen Ada on the evening of the twenty-fourth, and some kind of a reconciliation had then been patched up between them, but one which set Roger thinking, and made him feel that many differences of opinion might be less disastrous than such a making up of a quarrel.
which person or people
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It had not been spontaneous; it had been largely due to the intervention of Mr. Dixon, who was very indignant with his daughter for what he called ‘making such an exhibition of herself.’
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It will easily be understood that to Roger it did not this year form the most cheerful occasion imaginable.
