used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
feudaladjectiveUS /ˈfjuːdəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of feudalism
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
set up or found
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
hawk-like
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From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
not divisible by two
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading In his imagination, she could almost hear him curse the luck that was helping her to evade the patrol.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
a human being
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
on the contrary
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
Shaw'snounUS /ʃɔːz/
possessive form of “shaw” — United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
trespassernoun
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
TRESPASSES
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From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was her own mistress and privileged to ride as often as she pleased, but it seemed rather odd--although splendidly decorous--that she did not venture upon Mr. Shaw's estate for more than a week after her first encounter with the feudal baron.
Womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading Womanly insight told her that Randolph Shaw rode forth each day and watched with hawk-like vigilance for the promised trespasser.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading If she found a peculiarly feminine satisfaction in speculating on his disappointment, it is not to be wondered at.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading IN WHICH A DOG TRESPASSES Penelope was a perverse and calculating young person.
