used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had awakened to the truth of the situation in so far as she was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was at least seeing things from Shaw's point of view.
aroused or activated
From this reading She had awakened to the truth of the situation in so far as she was concerned.
Bazelhurst
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From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She had awakened to the truth of the situation in so far as she was concerned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
disdainingverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “disdain” — look down on with disdain
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
empty-handedadjectiveUS /ˈemptiˈhændɪd/
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She had awakened to the truth of the situation in so far as she was concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was at least seeing things from Shaw's point of view.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was at least seeing things from Shaw's point of view.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
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 Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She was at least seeing things from Shaw's point of view.
rapaciousadjectiveUS /rəˈpæʃɪs/
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She was at least seeing things from Shaw's point of view.
Shaw'snounUS /ʃɔːz/
possessive form of “shaw” — United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading She was at least seeing things from Shaw's point of view.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had awakened to the truth of the situation in so far as she was concerned.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She had awakened to the truth of the situation in so far as she was concerned.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had awakened to the truth of the situation in so far as she was concerned.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
sociabilitynoun
the relative tendency or disposition to be sociable or associate with one's fellows
From this reading Penelope, full of smouldering anger, had spent the afternoon in her room, disdaining every call of sociability.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was at least seeing things from Shaw's point of view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward nightfall they returned successfully empty-handed and rapacious for bridge.
TRESPASSES
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From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She was at least seeing things from Shaw's point of view.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had awakened to the truth of the situation in so far as she was concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH TRESPASSES Lord and Lady Bazelhurst, with the more energetic members of their party, spent the day in a so-called hunting excursion to the hills south of the Villa.
