used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
BirminghamnounUS /ˈbɜːrmɪŋhæm/
the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
bundledverbUS /ˈbʌndəld/
past form of “bundle” — make into a bundle
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
catastrophicadjectiveUS /ˌkætəˈstrɑːfɪk/
extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles was out.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
Clara
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From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
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comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
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a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
the act of departing
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
hadn't
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From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
hailingverbUS /ˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
intense and profound fear
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
inertianounUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrʃə/
a disposition to remain inactive or inert
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
conformity or harmony
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
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the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
on one occasion
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
with speed
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
ultimatumnounUS /ˌʌltəˈmeɪtəm/
a final peremptory demand
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charles was out.
which person or people
From this reading 'I should have thought that was a reason for keeping quiet,' replied Clara, who was now almost frozen with horror.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She ordered tea, and quickly had the whole story out--the lodgings in Birmingham, the intrigue, the ultimatum, Charles's catastrophic collapse and inertia, years of poverty in London going from studio to studio, lodging to lodging: his flight--with another woman: her struggles, her present hand to mouth existence on the outskirts of the musical comedy theatre.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'I must have this out at once,' she said, and hailing a taxi she bundled the other woman into it and drove home.
wouldn't
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From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
a late time of life
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'I wouldn't have spoken,' said Kitty, 'if you hadn't been so young.'
