used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was a masterly effort for one with her vivid imagination.
at any time
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
Gatepath
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From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
gurgled
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From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It was a masterly effort for one with her vivid imagination.
indecentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdiːsənt/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading It was a masterly effort for one with her vivid imagination.
a particular point in time
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a masterly effort for one with her vivid imagination.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
Roger
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From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
shriekingnounUS /ˈʃriːkɪŋ/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
not in physical motion
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MADAME TAKES CHARGE It is fortunate that Madame Gilbert had already indulged her indecent sense of humour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She shook, gurgled desperately for an instant, and then composed her features to a becoming gravity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
push forcefully
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
Toppys
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From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Had she exploded at this tragic moment I should have been robbed of my story.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading It was a masterly effort for one with her vivid imagination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a masterly effort for one with her vivid imagination.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I am sure from what I know of Roger Gatepath that he would have thrust her shrieking from his room, and written her off for ever as unworthy to be associated with the ancient and still exalted House of Toppys.
