used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
in addition
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
anathematiseverb
curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
for the reason that
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
Eileen
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From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
set up or found
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
the act of departing
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
Hendersons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
ill-humour
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From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
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 Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
LochnounUS /lɑːk/
a long narrow inlet of the sea in Scotland (especially when it is nearly landlocked)
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
and nothing more
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
participate in games or sport
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
Rostrevor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading So it happened that she stood on the quay irresolute and looked out to sea.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
carry out
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was a fairly strong breeze, and the management of the boat kept her busy, but when she landed at Rostrevor alone, she had time to further anathematise Jack in her heart, and was in two minds about going up to the Hendersons at all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
precisely as stated
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They had arranged to come over for tennis, but somehow Paddy did not think she wanted to play.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
at the time that
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile in a very ruffled frame of mind, not only because Jack had kept her waiting half an hour, but also because she knew he had gone off quite contentedly up the mountain to look for Eileen, when he found he was in disgrace with her, Paddy trimmed her sail and sped across the Loch to Rostrevor.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt as if she wanted to work off her ill-humour by doing something daring, that would take her out of herself.
