used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
Arline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
a person who is in charge
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
having made preparations
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
giggledverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəld/
past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
Grace'snounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
possessive form of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
HOLDSnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
not any; not one
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
Ruth'snounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading GRACE HOLDS COURT In spite of her displeasure, Arline giggled faintly at Grace's impromptu session of court.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
the act of testing something
From this reading This is a murder trial, therefore the chief object of the court is to find the murderer of one friendship, done to death in cruel fashion.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She could have conceived of no surer way to settle the difference that had made them so unhappy.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ruth's sad little face brightened, while Anne listened to her friend with open admiration.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must remember," Grace said solemnly, "that there can be no dinner until the court has disposed of its first case.
