used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
(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 DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
allayedverbUS /əˈleɪd/
past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That lady proved as practical and understanding as she was good and kind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
baffleverbUS /ˈbæfəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
an occurrence of something
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
without stop or interruption
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
DENIS
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From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
dissuadedverbUS /dɪˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “dissuade” — turn away from by persuasion
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
psychological suffering
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet even Mrs. Kitto was puzzled just at first.
apart from; not including
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
exorbitantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
the organ of sight
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Yet even Mrs. Kitto was puzzled just at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That lady proved as practical and understanding as she was good and kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet even Mrs. Kitto was puzzled just at first.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading That lady proved as practical and understanding as she was good and kind.
Kitto
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From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That lady proved as practical and understanding as she was good and kind.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
Merridew
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From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
NANnounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading That lady proved as practical and understanding as she was good and kind.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
established beyond doubt
From this reading That lady proved as practical and understanding as she was good and kind.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Yet even Mrs. Kitto was puzzled just at first.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
express in words
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That lady proved as practical and understanding as she was good and kind.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading That lady proved as practical and understanding as she was good and kind.
utteringverbUS /ˈʌtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
which person or people
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Merridew allowed himself to be dissuaded from obtaining indifferent medical advice at exorbitant cost, but his anxiety increased with his perplexity, and was only allayed by his instinctive confidence in Mrs. Kitto.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They had to deal with one singularly reserved--who could lie for hours without closing an eye or uttering a word--and the father's way was to force her to say something, at the pain of his own passionate distress.
but in spite of that
From this reading DENIS AND NAN Miss Merridew continued prostrate, yet so exempt from bodily mischief that her case began to baffle all except the other woman, who had charge of it.
