admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading I've altered my dinner hour in order to pay it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
for the reason that
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading I've altered my dinner hour in order to pay it."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He merely stood in front of the half-opened door.
to come or go into
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I hope you will excuse this very informal call.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He merely stood in front of the half-opened door.
half-opened
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From this reading He merely stood in front of the half-opened door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He merely stood in front of the half-opened door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you will excuse this very informal call.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I've altered my dinner hour in order to pay it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
I've
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From this reading I've altered my dinner hour in order to pay it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He merely stood in front of the half-opened door.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading "I hope you will excuse this very informal call.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I've altered my dinner hour in order to pay it."
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
and nothing more
From this reading He merely stood in front of the half-opened door.
moveless
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From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I've altered my dinner hour in order to pay it."
not any; not one
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
Ollerenshaw
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From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I've altered my dinner hour in order to pay it."
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I've altered my dinner hour in order to pay it."
Prockter
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From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He merely stood in front of the half-opened door.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I hope you will excuse this very informal call.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
urbanelyadverb
in an urbane manner
From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
precisely as stated
From this reading "May I come in, Mr. Ollerenshaw?" she said, very urbanely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER CALL Mrs. Prockter was compelled to ask for admission, because James, struck moveless and speechless by the extraordinary sight of her, offered no invitation to enter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope you will excuse this very informal call.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you will excuse this very informal call.
