used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
auditorsnounUS /ˈɑːdətərz/
plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
capitulationnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
Celia
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From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/
the size of something as given by the distance around it
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
ClematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
elementaladjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentəl/
relating to or being an element
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
half the width of an em
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
ENIDnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
a social unit living together
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
hypochondriacnounUS /ˌhaɪpəˈkɑːndriæk/
a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
Joel'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊəlz/
possessive form of “joel” — a Hebrew minor prophet
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
massenounUS /mæs/
a shot in billiards made by hitting the cue ball with the cue held nearly vertically; the cue ball spins around another ball before hitting the object ball
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
not any; not one
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
pale-blooded
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From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
Persis
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From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
skepticnounUS /ˈskeptɪk/
someone who habitually doubts accepted beliefs
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading As a matter of fact Joel's surrender was in accord with the most elemental of psychological laws.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
a special situation
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading With the characteristic caprice of her sex in matters of the heart, Celia had taken a violent fancy to this pale-blooded hypochondriac, and made no secret of the fact that she regarded him as her especial property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Consequently the Dale homestead became a magnet for the curious, and many a skeptic came and went away convinced that the day of miracles had returned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ENID If Persis Dale's extraordinary action in adopting a family _en masse_ had stirred Clematis from center to circumference, that agitation was trivial in comparison with the flutter produced by Joel's capitulation.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. West, backed up by Mary, told the news to auditors frankly incredulous who yet were sufficiently impressed by her sincerity to resolve on looking into the thing for themselves.
