AEschylusnoun
Greek tragedian; the father of Greek tragic drama (525-456 BC)
From this reading --AEschylus, _Agamemnon_.
AgamemnonnounUS /ˌæɡəˈmemnɑːn/
(Greek mythology) the king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War
From this reading --AEschylus, _Agamemnon_.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading 'SING HOARSE, WITH TEARS BETWEEN.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
without doubt or question
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'Sing sorrow, sing sorrow, triumph the good.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
HOARSEadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading 'SING HOARSE, WITH TEARS BETWEEN.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
not any; not one
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
Rhoda
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From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
deliver by singing
From this reading 'SING HOARSE, WITH TEARS BETWEEN.'
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading 'Sing sorrow, sing sorrow, triumph the good.'
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading 'SING HOARSE, WITH TEARS BETWEEN.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Sing sorrow, sing sorrow, triumph the good.'
a special situation
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Robert had come back from India prepared to fight Dolly's battle.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading 'Sing sorrow, sing sorrow, triumph the good.'
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'SING HOARSE, WITH TEARS BETWEEN.'
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although expressing much annoyance that this disagreeable task should have been left to him, he remembered Rhoda as an inoffensive little thing, and he had no doubt but that she would hear reason, if things were clearly put before her.
