used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
admirablyadverbUS /ˈædmərəbli/
in an admirable manner
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
(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 Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
Brownie's
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From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
captivatingadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
censuredverbUS /ˈsenʃərd/
past form of “censure” — rebuke formally
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Meanwhile the day for Lady Peasewell’s drawing-room dawned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Meanwhile the day for Lady Peasewell’s drawing-room dawned.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
dishonorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnərəbəl/
lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
drawing-room
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From this reading Meanwhile the day for Lady Peasewell’s drawing-room dawned.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
a social unit living together
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile the day for Lady Peasewell’s drawing-room dawned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
Isabel
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From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Meanwhile the day for Lady Peasewell’s drawing-room dawned.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
engage in
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the day for Lady Peasewell’s drawing-room dawned.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
not any; not one
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
Peasewell's
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From this reading Meanwhile the day for Lady Peasewell’s drawing-room dawned.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile the day for Lady Peasewell’s drawing-room dawned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He demanded that the jewels be brought to him, and another exciting scene ensued over them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isabel Coolidge spared no pains or expense to make herself captivating for the occasion, and she succeeded admirably.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Her father’s unexpected return, and his anger at her own and her mother’s treatment of Miss Douglas, had threatened to upset all her plans, however.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
at the time that
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It must be confessed that he was somewhat confounded himself when he beheld them, and a feeling of doubt entered his mind regarding Brownie’s honesty; but he would not confess it to his family, and censured them in no light terms for the dishonorable way in which they had become possessed of the rare stones.
