adjectivenounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
make right or correct
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
deducing
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From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
give a description of
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
Giffen
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From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
leaningsnounUS /ˈliːnɪŋz/
plural of “leaning” — an inclination to do something
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
be obedient to
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
Palametta
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From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
a person who is being chased
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
Roseborough
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From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
express in words
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
scripturaladjectiveUS /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/
of or pertaining to or contained in or in accordance with the Bible
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
spinsters
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From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
believed likely
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
thirty-sevenadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Roseborough, as has been remarked, Judge Giffen was universally listed by the adjective “imposing.”
WattsnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading “Such is the scriptural injunction,” he pronounced after weighing the matter; but, to her disappointment, pursued the subject no further.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
at the time that
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Palametta Watts, who was suspected (to put it mildly) of special leanings--not to say intentions--in his direction, called him “masterful.”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those spinsters with clinging natures preferred to describe him as “authoritative.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Quite recently Miss Palametta had boldly charged him with this trait; and, with the daring of desperate thirty-seven, had asked him if she were not correct in deducing from his stern mien that his wife, when he selected one, would be constrained to obey him; for her own part she knew _she_ would.
