used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
a quantity of money
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wouldn’t nevertheless be turned from his grievance.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He wouldn’t nevertheless be turned from his grievance.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading He wouldn’t nevertheless be turned from his grievance.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading Pardon me if I tell you I think you grossly rude.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wouldn’t nevertheless be turned from his grievance.
HeadwaynounUS /ˈhedweɪ/
vertical space available to allow easy passage under something
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wouldn’t nevertheless be turned from his grievance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Pardon me if I tell you I think you grossly rude.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Pardon me if I tell you I think you grossly rude.”
imputationnounUS /ˌɪmpjəˈteɪʃən/
a statement attributing something dishonest (especially a criminal offense)
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
immediately past
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
a particular point in time
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He wouldn’t nevertheless be turned from his grievance.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Pardon me if I tell you I think you grossly rude.”
a human being
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
piazzas
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From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
reparationnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Pardon me if I tell you I think you grossly rude.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
express in words
From this reading Pardon me if I tell you I think you grossly rude.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Pardon me if I tell you I think you grossly rude.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He wouldn’t nevertheless be turned from his grievance.
the act of using
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
precisely as stated
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
look attentively
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What did you mean last night by accusing me of having come down here to watch you?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
wouldn't
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From this reading He wouldn’t nevertheless be turned from his grievance.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sting of the imputation lay in the fact that there was a certain amount of truth in it; yet for a moment Mrs. Headway, looking very blank, failed to recover it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That mode of reparation to a person whom you had insulted which consisted in forgetting you had done so was doubtless largely in use on back piazzas; but a creature of any spirit required a different form.
