used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
for the reason that
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading OAKLEY DECIDES WHAT TO DO.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading OAKLEY DECIDES WHAT TO DO.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
imprudentlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/
in an imprudent manner
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
OAKLEYnounUS /ˈoʊkli/
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading OAKLEY DECIDES WHAT TO DO.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They startled her, because they intimated John's suspicion of something which she had good reason for knowing to be a fact.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OAKLEY DECIDES WHAT TO DO.
communicated in words
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading OAKLEY DECIDES WHAT TO DO.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mrs. Oakley knew that her husband had executed a later will, and, though she did not know where it was, she believed it still to be in existence!
the words that are spoken
From this reading Mrs. Oakley was not only angry, but very much disturbed at the words which John had imprudently uttered.
