touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
allayedverbUS /əˈleɪd/
past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
make calm or still
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
Desmond
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From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
Desmond's
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From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
true confidential information
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
FRIENDSHIPSnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
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 She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
turn-out
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From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had heard of Desmond's gusts of passion in old days from her brothers; but well as she knew him now, she had never seen him so angry as on this occasion.
at the time that
From this reading But when his anxiety was allayed, his anger blazed up more fiercely than his wife had seen it since her marriage.
white-faced
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From this reading _NEW FRIENDSHIPS._ Desmond appeared white-faced and agitated, having heard the tidings of some disaster, but not the details.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His anger was chiefly directed against the friend from whom he had purchased the turn-out for his wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His greeting to his wife was pretty to see, and her calm and smiling face quite reassured him as to her safety.
