affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
cerisenounUS /sərˈiːs/
a red the color of ripe cherries
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
ConstantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
familiaradjectiveUS /fəˈmɪljər/
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
forcenounUS /fɔːrs/
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
Grantham
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From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This last matter puzzled him greatly.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
Larry
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From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading This last matter puzzled him greatly.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
Maggie
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From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This last matter puzzled him greatly.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
outsideadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
perprepositionUS /pɜːr/
for each
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
provocativeadjectiveUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪv/
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
puzzledadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəld/
filled with bewilderment
From this reading This last matter puzzled him greatly.
recallingverbUS /rɪˈkɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
seeingnounUS /ˈsiːɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
settingnounUS /ˈsetɪŋ/
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
Sherwood'snounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊdz/
possessive form of “sherwood” — United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The next morning Larry tried to force his mind to attend strictly to Miss Sherwood's affairs.
unperturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpərˈtɜːrbd/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
unplaceable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in this effort he was less than fifty per cent effective.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Constantly he was seeing the transformed Maggie in the cerise evening gown with the fan of green plumes--seeing her elaborate setting in her suite at the Grantham--hearing that vaguely familiar but unplaceable voice outside her door--recalling the frenzied effort with which Maggie had so swiftly effected his escape.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading His experience of the night before had been too exciting, too provocative of speculation, too involved with what he frankly recognized to be the major interest of his life, to allow him to apply himself with perfect and unperturbed concentration to the day's routine.
