adroitadjectiveUS /əˈdrɔɪt/
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
the act of discovering something
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Is Mr. Ingersoll at home?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
Ingersoll
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From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is Mr. Ingersoll at home?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Is Mr. Ingersoll at home?
MUTTERINGSnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋz/
plural of “muttering” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
accept an excuse for
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
Quimperlé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
Raymond
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From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
setbacknounUS /ˈsetbæk/
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
express in words
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
Tollemache
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading MUTTERINGS OF STORM Unfortunately neither Ingersoll nor Tollemache had returned.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
at the time that
From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I fear you made an unpleasant discovery at Quimperlé today," he said, striking boldly into the one subject that he guessed was occupying her thoughts.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If so, I ought to tell you briefly what I purpose doing to help, as you may not care to discuss the matter in your father's presence."
Yvonne
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From this reading Yvonne was on the point of asking Raymond to pardon her if she deferred receiving him until the next day, when his adroit brain anticipated some such setback to his plans, and he strove instantly to prevent it.
