used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
busybodies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
discordnounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrd/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
one or the other of two
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
a social unit living together
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
JukenounUS /dʒuːk/
a small roadside establishment in the southeastern United States where you can eat and drink and dance to music provided by a jukebox
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
and nothing more
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
not any; not one
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
an angry dispute
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
not used up
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
stupidlyadverbUS /ˈstuːpədli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Naturally, I did not see much of the Juke household after the affair of the baby's birth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
male cat
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
precisely as stated
From this reading I merely took the very broad hint that my son-in-law and his mother had given me, to the effect that Phyllis by her marriage had passed into their possession and no more belonged to me.
VINDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading VINDICATED.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing so sad, and so disgraceful to the parties concerned, as discord in families; but this was no vulgar quarrel, although several officious busybodies regarded it as such.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
which person or people
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Moreover, one must have _some_ self-respect, as I represented to Tom, who either could not or would not recognise the facts of the case, remaining stupidly impervious to arguments that would have convinced a child; and a proper sense of dignity is an element of good breeding which I have inherited with my blood--fortunately or otherwise, as the case may be.
