used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
Agatha's
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From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
carefully weighed
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
yet to be or coming
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
insinuationsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
pompousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːmpəs/
puffed up with vanity
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
Prudence's
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From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
rigournoun
the quality of being valid and rigorous
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
undeclaredadjectiveUS /əndɪˈklerd/
not announced or openly acknowledged
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was very evident that William considered that his sister rode abroad in quest of these adventures.
at the time that
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
in or at the place that
From this reading His insinuations exasperated her, but they did not shake her determination to ride when and where she pleased.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole Prudence enjoyed the possession of an undeclared suitor: it gave her a sense of importance, a sense too of future security.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading William had been extremely annoyed by the arrival of the new bicycle, and had made unpleasant observations about Prudence's roaming habits and her propensity for making casual and undesirable acquaintances.
William'snounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
possessive form of “williams” — United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She could regard with indifference the acid rigour of Agatha's authority and brother William's pompous displeasure.
