used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
accountingnounUS /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/
a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
anew
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
discontinuedadjectiveUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/
stopped permanently or temporarily
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
set up or found
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
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 The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
others
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From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
pounceverbUS /paʊns/
move down on as if in an attack
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
repulsedverbUS /riˈpʌlst/
past form of “repulse” — force or drive back
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
ROOSTverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
SNUGGLERS
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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He must keep up appearances, or others might pounce upon him.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Among other things, she might ask for an accounting of the money he had had of her, and he wanted more money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he began again, it was on a new line.
Wentworth
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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
at the time that
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
Wickersham
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From this reading "SNUGGLERS' ROOST" Wickersham began to renew his visits to Mrs. Wentworth, which he had discontinued for a time when he had found himself repulsed.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The repulse had stimulated his desire to win her; but he had a further motive.
