used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A ship and a woman are ever repairing.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “A ship and a woman are ever repairing.”
apologiesnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiːz/
plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “A ship and a woman are ever repairing.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
for the reason that
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I could not quite believe that she was so repentant as her papa represented her.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
Conny
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From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not quite believe that she was so repentant as her papa represented her.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
divertingadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
at any time
From this reading “A ship and a woman are ever repairing.”
to an extreme degree
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
executingnounUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪŋ/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I could not quite believe that she was so repentant as her papa represented her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
Jacula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
and nothing more
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading I could not quite believe that she was so repentant as her papa represented her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
Prudentum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I could not quite believe that she was so repentant as her papa represented her.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading “A ship and a woman are ever repairing.”
repentantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpentənt/
feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading I could not quite believe that she was so repentant as her papa represented her.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not quite believe that she was so repentant as her papa represented her.
transport commercially
From this reading “A ship and a woman are ever repairing.”
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
vagariesnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading Somewhat ashamed of herself she might indeed be, not so much on account of her vagaries, as because she had so instantly dropped her mask on hearing I was in love with Conny.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Indeed, now that the trick was exposed and Theresa repentant, I was inclined to witness something exceedingly diverting in the whole performance, and to think my cousin no ordinary genius for so cleverly planning and so bravely executing a very repulsive part.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “A ship and a woman are ever repairing.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Jacula Prudentum._ My conversation did not terminate with that very fine philosophical stroke you have just read; but it is not worth while recording what followed, as it consisted entirely of apologies and excuses on my uncle’s side, and polite protests and entreaties on mine.
