a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
Avondale
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From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before retiring, they determined to start for the Southwest on the following day.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
a youthful male person
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
a female human offspring
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Before retiring, they determined to start for the Southwest on the following day.
dearly loved
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
recognizable; marked
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
the act of departing
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
characterized by great determination
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
Ethel
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From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Before retiring, they determined to start for the Southwest on the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before retiring, they determined to start for the Southwest on the following day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
yet to be or coming
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
Horton
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From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
make reference to
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
a person who carries a message
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before retiring, they determined to start for the Southwest on the following day.
Osborn
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From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
Redfield
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From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Before retiring, they determined to start for the Southwest on the following day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading Before retiring, they determined to start for the Southwest on the following day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Before retiring, they determined to start for the Southwest on the following day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
a special situation
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They agreed that the best thing to be done was to hasten their departure from Lake Geneva.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Avondale was blandly polite, and she assured Mrs. Horton that already she had learned to love Ethel, the dear child, as if she were her own daughter.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading They wisely decided not to mention the affair to Ethel; but they determined to be more careful and observant of her in the future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN Mrs. Horton and Mrs. Osborn learned from the messenger boy that Ethel was with Doctor Redfield their agitation became apparent.
