used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
consider or hold as true
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
Alymer
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From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
for the reason that
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
DidonounUS /ˈdaɪdoʊ/
(Roman mythology) a princess of Tyre who was the founder and queen of Carthage; Virgil tells of her suicide when she was abandoned by Aeneas
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
distrustsnounUS /dɪˈstrʌsts/
plural of “distrust” — doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
IsabellanounUS /ˌɪzəˈbelə/
the queen of Castile whose marriage to Ferdinand of Aragon in 1469 marked the beginning of the modern state of Spain; they instituted the Spanish Inquisition in 1478 and sponsored the voyages of Christopher Columbus in 1492 (1451-1504)
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
Maurice
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From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
on one occasion
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
cut with a saw
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
uncalled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain the lovers implored her to give some reason for her strange refusal, but beyond expressing a personal dislike for Maurice she declined to explain her conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For once the mother of Isabella was roused out of her habitual indifference, and she refused absolutely to accept Alymer as her son-in-law.
at the time that
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maurice returned home after a somewhat stormy interview with Mrs. Dallas.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is because that black woman distrusts me that you object," he said, when Mrs. Dallas had talked herself hoarse.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man saw in this uncalled for behavior the hostile influence of Dido.
