used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
barragenounUS /bərˈɑːʒ/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
BartlettnounUS /ˈbɑːrtlɪt/
United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
Bartlett'snounUS /ˈbɑːrtləts/
possessive form of “bartlett” — United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "She ought to belong to the Tank Brigade," said Rose.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading "She ought to belong to the Tank Brigade," said Rose.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
disrespectfullyadverb
in a disrespectful manner
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "'Treat 'em rough' is her motto."
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
a social unit living together
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
a young female
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
high-handedadjective
given to haughty disregard of others
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
a single distinct event
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Treat 'em rough' is her motto."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
Martels
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From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
mottonounUS /ˈmɑːtoʊ/
a favorite saying of a sect or political group
From this reading "'Treat 'em rough' is her motto."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "She ought to belong to the Tank Brigade," said Rose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
pepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
QuinnounUS /kwɪn/
one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
Quin's
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From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "She ought to belong to the Tank Brigade," said Rose.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "'Treat 'em rough' is her motto."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She ought to belong to the Tank Brigade," said Rose.
saltsnounUS /sɔːlts/
plural of “salt” — a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She ought to belong to the Tank Brigade," said Rose.
she's
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From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
smellingnounUS /ˈsmelɪŋ/
the act of perceiving the odor of something
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
TanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading "She ought to belong to the Tank Brigade," said Rose.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I like the old girl, though," said Quin disrespectfully, "she's got so much pep.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The news that Quin had broken through the Bartlett barrage afforded great amusement to the Martels at breakfast next morning.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "'Treat 'em rough' is her motto."
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course they were sympathetic over Madam Bartlett's accident--the Martels' sympathy was always on tap for friend or foe,--but that did not interfere with a frank enjoyment of Quin's spirited account of her high-handed treatment of the family, especially the incident of the smelling salts.
