Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

highly skilled

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

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From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

for a short time

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

things that make you comfortable and at ease

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

carefully weighed

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

a female human offspring

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

-ing form of “deprive” — take away possessions from someone

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Mary Louise's intuition had not played her false.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

set up or found

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

a young female

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mary Louise's intuition had not played her false.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mary Louise's intuition had not played her false.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)

From this reading Mary Louise's intuition had not played her false.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

as might be expected

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mary Louise's intuition had not played her false.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Mary Louise's intuition had not played her false.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

Identical; not different.

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had found at the Congress Hotel another Jason Jones, far different from the one she had known, and a few questions elicited the fact that he was indeed the father of Alora.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

not necessary

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

past form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading To those present the scene was intensely dramatic and never to be forgotten, but such a meeting between father and daughter is considered too sacred to be described here.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading WHAT MARY LOUISE ACCOMPLISHED I am quite sure it is unnecessary to relate in detail the scene that followed Mary Louise's introduction or the excited inquiries and explanations which naturally ensued.

in a willful manner

From this reading So, as briefly as she could, she told him how another man had usurped his place and seized all of Alora's income, at the same time willfully depriving the girl of such comforts and accomplishments as one in her position should enjoy.