used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
clamoredverbUS /ˈklæmərd/
past form of “clamor” — make loud demands
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
recognizable; marked
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
denialsnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəlz/
plural of “denial” — the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
at any time
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
the organ of sight
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
obtain
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
Janneys
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From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
Maitland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
movernounUS /ˈmuːvər/
workman employed by a moving company
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
being perceived or observed
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
O'Malley's
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From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
others
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From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
make square
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
not in physical motion
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
StuyvesantnounUS /ˈstaɪvəsənt/
the last Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland; in 1664 he was forced to surrender the colony to England (1592-1672)
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
Suzanne
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From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Janneys were more than ever convinced that Price was the prime mover, and the girl’s attitude had been prompted by the combined motives of love and gain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This course had been decided upon after some heated argument.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
in or at the place that
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
which person or people
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The consultation in the office resulted in Esther Maitland being taken to O’Malley’s flat in Stuyvesant Square, where his wife and sister agreed to be responsible for her.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading George, who knew his father’s every phase, noticed that the old man was reserved in his comments, and wondered if his conviction had been shaken by Miss Maitland’s desperate denials.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Suzanne had clamored for her arrest, but the others were still determined to keep the affair out of the public eye, which, if Esther was brought before a magistrate, would have been impossible.
