used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
anew
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
allayverbUS /əˈleɪ/
lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
power to direct or determine
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
Dunfern
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From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
a social unit living together
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
of the present time and place
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
incursverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
preposterouslyadverb
so as to arouse or deserve laughter
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
self-willedadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
servesnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
term of address for a man
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
substantiatesverbUS /səbˈstæntʃieɪts/
third-person singular of “substantiate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
tendsverbUS /tendz/
third-person singular of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
uncharitableadjective
lacking love and generosity
From this reading Again, a judicious advice, extended to the stubborn and self-willed, proves futile, and incurs the further malice and fiery indignation of the regardless, the reckless, and the uncharitable.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Dunfern began now to grow both cross and careless, and seemed not to interest herself so much (since her propositions were so emphatically denounced by her husband) concerning the management of the household staff.
at the time that
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It serves to allay the danger pending on reticence, and substantiates in a measure the confidence which has hitherto existed between the parties concerned.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She grew daily more retired, and often has her conduct been so preposterously strange as to cause alarm both to Sir John and all over whom he had immediate control.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A word of warning tends to great advantage when issued reverently from the lips of the estimable.
