used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I expect that blamed mortgage-broker has got a very strong hold on him."
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
make right or correct
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
couldn't
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From this reading "I couldn't make the man hear reason," he informed Mrs. Hastings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
without deviation
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
having the place or position changed
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
executorsnounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətərz/
plural of “executor” — a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading I expect that blamed mortgage-broker has got a very strong hold on him."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I expect that blamed mortgage-broker has got a very strong hold on him."
Harry's
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From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I expect that blamed mortgage-broker has got a very strong hold on him."
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
Hawtrey
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From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "I couldn't make the man hear reason," he informed Mrs. Hastings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I expect that blamed mortgage-broker has got a very strong hold on him."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I couldn't make the man hear reason," he informed Mrs. Hastings.
I'm
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From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading "I couldn't make the man hear reason," he informed Mrs. Hastings.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
engage in
From this reading "I couldn't make the man hear reason," he informed Mrs. Hastings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I couldn't make the man hear reason," he informed Mrs. Hastings.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
mortgage-broker
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From this reading I expect that blamed mortgage-broker has got a very strong hold on him."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I couldn't make the man hear reason," he informed Mrs. Hastings.
not any; not one
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I expect that blamed mortgage-broker has got a very strong hold on him."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
on the contrary
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I couldn't make the man hear reason," he informed Mrs. Hastings.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
in the near future
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I expect that blamed mortgage-broker has got a very strong hold on him."
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In fact, he practically told me that the matter was no concern of mine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
which person or people
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I assured him that it concerned me directly as one of the executors of Harry's will, and I'm afraid I afterwards indulged in a few personalities.
Winifred's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RESCUE Winifred's suspicions soon were proved correct, for Hastings, who drove over to the Range a day or two after her visit, returned home rather disturbed in temper after what he described as a very unsatisfactory interview with Hawtrey.
