used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Why delay a reappearance before his self-selected lady?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
coat-of-arms
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From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Why delay a reappearance before his self-selected lady?
escutcheonnoun
a flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
divisible by two
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
accept an excuse for
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
Helene
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From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Why delay a reappearance before his self-selected lady?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
InterrogatorynounUS /ˌɪnteˈrɑːɡətɔːri/
formal systematic questioning
From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
italicized
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From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Why delay a reappearance before his self-selected lady?
limitationsnounUS /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
engage in
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
a particular point in time
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
Pape
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From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
Pape's
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From this reading Interrogatory argument had forced most answers in Pape’s career.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading Why delay a reappearance before his self-selected lady?
self-selected
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From this reading Why delay a reappearance before his self-selected lady?
Sturgis
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From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
unanswerableadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərəbəl/
impossible to answer
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _After which, what?_ Even more alive than was he must his escutcheon be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now two of a pertinent order forced an italicized third which, under limitations of the moment, was unanswerable.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why delay a reappearance before his self-selected lady?
in the company of; together with
From this reading By way of excuse, why not realize on that well-bred dare of Aunt Helene—why not make good on his agreement to match the Sturgis coat-of-arms with that of the house of Pape?
