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From this reading 5.
anew
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
to an extreme degree
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
frowardadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
the force of workers available
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
PROV
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From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
snaresnounUS /snerz/
plural of “snare” — something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You must be aware that your father has shut the door of this house against them."
ThornsnounUS /θɔːrnz/
plural of “thorn” — something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
in the direction of
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
belonging to which person
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
xxiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading "Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward."--PROV. xxii.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You could not but know my feelings towards those two men--I will not call them gentlemen--whose company you have again forced upon me.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, laying her hand on the arm of her son, as they entered together the elegant apartment which had been fitted up as her boudoir.
