used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
Delia
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From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
exasperationnounUS /ˌeksæspərˈeɪʃən/
an exasperated feeling of annoyance
From this reading Madeleine's tone was one of suppressed exasperation.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Exasperation rather with the general nature of things than with Delia.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
Madeleine's
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From this reading Madeleine's tone was one of suppressed exasperation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
mustn't
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From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Exasperation rather with the general nature of things than with Delia.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
perversitynounUS /pərˈvɜːrsəti/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
on the contrary
From this reading Exasperation rather with the general nature of things than with Delia.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Madeleine's tone was one of suppressed exasperation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Exasperation rather with the general nature of things than with Delia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Exasperation rather with the general nature of things than with Delia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
Tonbridge
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From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
Tonbridge's
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From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Madeleine's tone was one of suppressed exasperation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
a Caucasian
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
which person or people
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
Winnington's
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From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But as to the "intolerable woman" who had got the girl's conscience--and Winnington's happiness--in her power, Lady Tonbridge's feelings were at a white heat.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "So I mustn't argue any more?" said Lady Tonbridge, looking at Delia, who was seated by her guest's fire, and wore the weary aspect of one who had already been argued with a good deal.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading It was difficult to be angry with one whose perversity made her so evidently wretched.
