used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
acquitverbUS /əˈkwɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Had his child been born and educated "regardless" for—this?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quinney did not look at her.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had his child been born and educated "regardless" for—this?
brought into existence
From this reading Had his child been born and educated "regardless" for—this?
a young person of either sex
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
CollectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
carefully weighed
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Quinney did not look at her.
downyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Had his child been born and educated "regardless" for—this?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
fakernounUS /ˈfeɪkər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had his child been born and educated "regardless" for—this?
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had his child been born and educated "regardless" for—this?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Quinney did not look at her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
hirelingnoun
a person who works only for money
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
irrationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræʃənəl/
not consistent with or using reason
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Quinney did not look at her.
love-letters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Quinney did not look at her.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
Posynoun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
quidnounUS /kwɪd/
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
Quinney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Quinney did not look at her.
on the contrary
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Had his child been born and educated "regardless" for—this?
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The more he considered it as a tremendous fact in their lives, the more incredible, the more irrational it became to him.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her attitude, her troubled face were sufficient alone to acquit her of any possible complicity in this abominable affair.
which person or people
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
the act of creating written works
From this reading His Posy, the Wonder Child, the gem of the Quinney Collection, writing love-letters to an obscure faker of furniture, a "downy" cove, a rather sullen hireling, who earned four quid a week!
