used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
anew
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
buoyantlyadverb
in a cheerfully buoyant manner
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
Constance's
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From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
effusivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/
in an effusive manner
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
any strong feeling
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
Junior'snounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
possessive form of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
oleanders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
a light shade of red
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
Riva
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
terseadjectiveUS /tɜːrs/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jerry Junior's letter of regret arrived from Riva on the early mail.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the light of Constance's effusively cordial invitation, the terse formality of his reply was little short of rude; but Constance read between the lines and was appeased.
a Caucasian
From this reading She carried a bunch of oleanders, and the pink and white egg basket swung from her arm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she set out with her father toward the village jail, she was again buoyantly in command of the situation.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer, plainly, was angry, and anger was a much more becoming emotion than nonchalance.
