used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
acceptationnoun
acceptance as true or valid
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
acuteadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
AssuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
BRYANSTON
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From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading It was impossible not to pity the unhappy creature.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible not to pity the unhappy creature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
not any; not one
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was impossible not to pity the unhappy creature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It was impossible not to pity the unhappy creature.
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
make square
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
carry out
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
Theodore
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From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading It was impossible not to pity the unhappy creature.
UnwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Assuredly it was a scheme in which common sense, in the general acceptation of that elusive quality, had no part.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Her eyes were wild and her appearance had been transformed into that of a hunted animal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A VISIT TO BRYANSTON SQUARE Unwillingly enough, I set out with our guest to consult my Uncle Theodore.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, however preposterous the proceeding, it was an act of common humanity to take even an extravagant measure for the relief of such an acute suffering.
