agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
Alardy
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From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
in addition
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
Ashelton
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From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
Dawson'snounUS /ˈdɔːsənz/
possessive form of “dawson” — a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IN THE GARDEN.
Gladys
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From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GARDEN.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
as might be expected
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
win a victory over
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
having a point
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
richnessnounUS /ˈrɪtʃnəs/
the property of being extremely abundant
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
tea-party
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From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GARDEN.
TheresanounUS /tərˈiːsə/
Indian nun and missionary in the Roman Catholic Church (born of Albanian parents in what is now Macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in India (1910-1997)
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Ashelton was justly shocked, and Theresa, although agreeably surprised by the unexpected richness of her cousin’s voice, was overcome with shame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Doubtless the ladies of Ashelton were right in saying that the song sung by Bill Alardy at Mrs. Dawson’s tea-party was most unsuitable and highly improper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
which person or people
From this reading Even Gladys Dawson, who was naturally beyond old-fashioned prejudices, looked at Bill with something more intelligent than her previous stare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It was not only the words, though, as was pointed out, they were reprehensible, but also the terrible earnestness with which they were sung.
