used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
Ah
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From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
betraysverbUS /bɪˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
censuring
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From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
chargingverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “charge” — to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
Clarke
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From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
CLARKE'S
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From this reading EDMUND CLARKE'S SUSPICION.
coarse-grainedadjective
composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
a female human offspring
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
Devereaux
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From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
EDMUND
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From this reading EDMUND CLARKE'S SUSPICION.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
a young female
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
how
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From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
ill-temperedadjective
annoyed and irritable
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
Jesse
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From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
used to form the superlative
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
RomanounUS /ˈroʊmɑː/
a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
Roma'snounUS /ˈroʊmɑːz/
possessive form of “roma” — a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading EDMUND CLARKE'S SUSPICION.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
precisely as stated
From this reading Roma Clarke gave her parents a very uncomfortable quarter of an hour riding home that evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Clarke learned for the first time now of the broken engagement, and, on finding that it was Roma's fault, he could not help censuring her severely for the folly by which she had lost her lover.
which person or people
From this reading He thought bitterly in his heart: "Ah, how different my own sweet daughter must have been from this ill-tempered, coarse-grained girl who betrays her low origin in spite of the good bringing up and fine education she has received!
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She threw pride to the winds, and raved in grief and anger at her defeat in the contest for the beauty prize, charging it most bitterly at the door of Jesse Devereaux.
