used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A guilty conscience need no accuser.”
accusernounUS /əˈkjuːzər/
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading “A guilty conscience need no accuser.”
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She had no intention of admitting it, though.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading “A guilty conscience need no accuser.”
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “Where did you go to last night?” she coolly inquired.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Where did you go to last night?” she coolly inquired.
discourtesynoun
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
Forbes
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From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Where did you go to last night?” she coolly inquired.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “A guilty conscience need no accuser.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Where did you go to last night?” she coolly inquired.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had no intention of admitting it, though.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had no intention of admitting it, though.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
immediately past
From this reading “Where did you go to last night?” she coolly inquired.
lavatorynounUS /ˈlævətɔːri/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “A guilty conscience need no accuser.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Where did you go to last night?” she coolly inquired.
not any; not one
From this reading “A guilty conscience need no accuser.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
simulatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meeting Augusta in the lavatory the following morning, she fixed her large blue eyes on the freshman in simulated reproach.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had no intention of admitting it, though.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
Walbert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Elizabeth Walbert was well aware that she had been guilty of great discourtesy to Augusta Forbes.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where did you go to last night?” she coolly inquired.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where did you go to last night?” she coolly inquired.
