used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
Bellairs
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From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
best-tempered
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From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Jocelyn, the rascal, had gone too far, and Pamela was a first-class good girl.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place she flattered herself that she had made it.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Jocelyn, the rascal, had gone too far, and Pamela was a first-class good girl.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading In the first place she flattered herself that she had made it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
a young female
From this reading Jocelyn, the rascal, had gone too far, and Pamela was a first-class good girl.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Jocelyn, the rascal, had gone too far, and Pamela was a first-class good girl.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jocelyn, the rascal, had gone too far, and Pamela was a first-class good girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the first place she flattered herself that she had made it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place she flattered herself that she had made it.
Jocelyn
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From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
KILCRONEY
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From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
immediately past
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the first place she flattered herself that she had made it.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
a form of address for a man
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
Pamela
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
patronisingadjective
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
peevishadjectiveUS /ˈpiːvɪʃ/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place she flattered herself that she had made it.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
PounceverbUS /paʊns/
move down on as if in an attack
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Jocelyn, the rascal, had gone too far, and Pamela was a first-class good girl.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
rectitudenounUS /ˈrektɪtuːd/
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place she flattered herself that she had made it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place she flattered herself that she had made it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jocelyn, the rascal, had gone too far, and Pamela was a first-class good girl.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
a source of difficulty
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My Lady Kilcroney had had two reasons for patronising the marriage between Mr. Jocelyn Bellairs and Miss Pamela Pounce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It pleased her sense of rectitude to know that it was an heroic decision.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading IN WHICH MY LADY KILCRONEY HAS THE LAST WORD The best-tempered of women are apt to be a trifle peevish after a wedding, especially if they are responsible for the event, and have had most of the trouble of the bridal preparations.
