used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
anew
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
amour-propre
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From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
angelicadjectiveUS /ˌænˈdʒelɪk/
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Is it Kirsteen ye are looking for, father?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
having the place or position changed
From this reading She had the satisfaction of seeing that her father was very much disturbed by the non-appearance of Glendochart.
Drumcarro
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From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had the satisfaction of seeing that her father was very much disturbed by the non-appearance of Glendochart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Is it Kirsteen ye are looking for, father?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
a young female
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
Glendochart
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From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is it Kirsteen ye are looking for, father?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Is it Kirsteen ye are looking for, father?”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
Kirsteen
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From this reading “Is it Kirsteen ye are looking for, father?”
Kirsteen's
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From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Is it Kirsteen ye are looking for, father?”
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had the satisfaction of seeing that her father was very much disturbed by the non-appearance of Glendochart.
not any; not one
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
non-appearance
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From this reading She had the satisfaction of seeing that her father was very much disturbed by the non-appearance of Glendochart.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
by chance
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
qualmnoun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading She had the satisfaction of seeing that her father was very much disturbed by the non-appearance of Glendochart.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She had the satisfaction of seeing that her father was very much disturbed by the non-appearance of Glendochart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
summarilyadverbUS /səˈmerɪli/
without delay; in a summary manner
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He came out of his den from time to time, and took a turn round the house and stood out at the gate straining his eyes along the road.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
precisely as stated
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had indeed decided perhaps too summarily that Kirsteen’s disappearance was a permanent one; but as the day crept on, and there was no appearance of her return, the temporary qualm which had come over Mary’s mind dispersed again.
which person or people
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Is it Kirsteen ye are looking for, father?”
but in spite of that
From this reading The result of this interview was that Glendochart turned and rode home, very full of wrath and disappointment, yet soothed in his _amour-propre_ by the kind expedient of the angelic girl, who returned to Drumcarro very demurely with the consciousness that her time and exertions had not been lost.
