farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
amissadjectiveUS /əˈmɪs/
not functioning properly
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
Baldock
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From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
Boreham
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From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
Effingham
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From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
FinnnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
Laura
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From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
Phineas
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From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
Saulsby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
in the near future
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He could not however ask any questions excepting such as referred to the expected arrival.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phineas Finn Makes Progress February was far advanced and the new Reform Bill had already been brought forward, before Lady Laura Kennedy came up to town.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Kennedy, as it appeared, did not quite know when he was to expect his wife; and Phineas thought that he could perceive from the tone of the husband’s voice that something was amiss.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Phineas had of course seen Mr. Kennedy and had heard from him tidings of his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was at Saulsby with Lady Baldock and Miss Boreham and Violet Effingham, but was to be in London soon.
