afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
(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 They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
Emily
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From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
give expression to
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
set up or found
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
grimnessnounUS /ˈɡrɪmnəs/
the quality of being ghastly
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
and nothing more
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
immediately past
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
Laura
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From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
Murrays
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From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
not one, and not any
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
phalanxnounUS /ˈfeɪlæŋks/
any of the bones of the fingers or toes
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
pointedlyadverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪdliː/
in such a manner as to make something clearly evident
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
express in words
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
the season of growth
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
the rays of the sun
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
carry out
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
unsmilinglyadverb
without smile; in an unsmiling manner
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
precisely as stated
From this reading I may say that none of us feel very much like doing so, for you have behaved very badly in many respects--” “Oh, Elizabeth,--” protested Laura.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
at the time that
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
which person or people
From this reading DIAMOND CUT DIAMOND Emily, who had been pointedly ignored by the Murrays at breakfast, was called into the parlour when the meal was over.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Aunt Elizabeth stood unsmilingly by the table with slips of paper in her hand.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They were all there--the whole phalanx of them--and it occurred to Emily as she looked at Uncle Wallace, sitting in the spring sunshine, that she had not just found the exact word after all to express his peculiar quality of grimness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Emily,” she said, “last night we could not decide who should take you.
