used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Do you want to be reminded of what you told me?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
blasphemousadjectiveUS /ˈblæsfəməs/
grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you want to be reminded of what you told me?
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
divisible by two
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Do you want to be reminded of what you told me?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
the time that has elapsed
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
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From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Do you want to be reminded of what you told me?
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Do you want to be reminded of what you told me?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Do you want to be reminded of what you told me?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Even that is blasphemous impertinence!” the lady protested, knowing that she was angry, and rejoicing in the sensation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Do you want to be reminded of what you told me?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why did you complain, then, of taking up the burden of common things?
a late time of life
From this reading You said that the roving life you had been leading in Europe for the past two years had unsettled you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You think so?” cried Payne, not waiting for her to finish.
