afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading In her heart she was bored to tears.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
CarlsbadnounUS /ˈkɑːrlsbæd/
a town in southeastern New Mexico on the Pecos River near the Mexican border; potash deposits
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
cooped
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From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
Cricklander
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From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
decorumnounUS /dɪˈkɔːrəm/
propriety in manners and conduct
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
Derringham
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From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
divisible by two
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
the act of departing
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In her heart she was bored to tears.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
not any; not one
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading In her heart she was bored to tears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had no personal resources and invariably at such times smoked too much and got agitated nerves in consequence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
Wendover
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From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For nearly the whole of June she had been cooped up at Wendover--for more than half the time without even parties of visitors to keep her company--and she loathed being alone.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And, if the world of her friends thought John Derringham was well enough to be making love to her in the seclusion of her own house, it would be much wiser for her to show that she should always remain beyond the breath of any gossip.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Cricklander felt it would be discreet and in perfect taste if she announced her intention of going off to Carlsbad the week after her engagement was settled--she was always most careful of decorum.
