used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether the position now was as embarrassing as it is possible to conceive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Altogether the position now was as embarrassing as it is possible to conceive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
COMPROMISEverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Altogether the position now was as embarrassing as it is possible to conceive.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading Altogether the position now was as embarrassing as it is possible to conceive.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
divisible by two
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Altogether the position now was as embarrassing as it is possible to conceive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
not any; not one
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Altogether the position now was as embarrassing as it is possible to conceive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
palliativenounUS /ˈpæliətɪv/
remedy that alleviates pain without curing
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Altogether the position now was as embarrassing as it is possible to conceive.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Altogether the position now was as embarrassing as it is possible to conceive.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He had failed the day before, but at the second attempt he succeeded.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
Westmoreland
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From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
at the time that
From this reading It was the first time he had entered Westmoreland House, and he had never, even in the autumn weeks when Miss Dexter had been most cordial to him, tried to see her except by her own invitation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had been her confidant as to a crime for which the law sees no kind of palliative, no possible grounds for mercy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "WITHOUT CONDITION OR COMPROMISE" It was on the same evening that Mark succeeded in seeing Molly.
