used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
Bindle
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From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
Bindle's
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading This book is the result.
brought into existence
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
the act of breaking something
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
the act of burning something
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
endeavoured
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From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
at any time
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
forcibleadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsəbəl/
impelled by physical force especially against resistance
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
the act of giving
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
HeartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
how
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From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
incensenounUS /ˌɪnˈsens/
a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is the result.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
Jenkins
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lock-out
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From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
narratesverbUS /neˈreɪts/
third-person singular of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
precipitatingadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpəteɪtɪŋ/
bringing on suddenly or abruptly
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This book is the result.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
carry out
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She is shown as breaking a strike by precipitating a lock-out, burning incense to her brother-in-law, Mr. Hearty, and refusing the armistice that was offered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is the result.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Among other things, it narrates how Mrs. Bindle caught a chill, how a nephew was born to her and what effect it had upon her outlook.
which person or people
From this reading It tells how she encountered a bull, and what happened to the man who endeavoured to take forcible possession of her home.
produce a literary work
From this reading Ever since the success achieved by _Bindle_, Herbert Jenkins has been urged to write giving Mrs. Bindle's point of view.
