afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
in the past
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
curtseynoun
bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
having made preparations
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
drawing-room
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From this reading IN the drawing-room they found only the two ladies.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
finger-tips
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From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
set up or found
From this reading IN the drawing-room they found only the two ladies.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
how
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From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN the drawing-room they found only the two ladies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading IN the drawing-room they found only the two ladies.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
social deportment
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
Marjorie
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From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
not any; not one
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
and nothing more
From this reading IN the drawing-room they found only the two ladies.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
SimpsonsnounUS /ˈsɪmpsənz/
plural of “simpson” — United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Mortimer was positively gracious in her demeanor, and even smiled as she gave Marjorie her finger-tips, after the little girl had made her best curtsey.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN the drawing-room they found only the two ladies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN the drawing-room they found only the two ladies.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN the drawing-room they found only the two ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children were consumed with curiosity to know how the Simpsons had been disposed of, but deemed it better to ask no questions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Kitty followed, and King, though he had to fight down his resentful feelings, behaved with the winsome politeness which always characterized his “good manners.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps Mr. Mortimer had asked them to treat the children with more kindliness, and perhaps they themselves concluded they had been too harsh in their judgment, but at any rate, their reception was far less chilly than it had been an hour ago.
