used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
bounceverbUS /baʊns/
spring back; spring away from an impact
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
COMPLICATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading SERIOUS DOMESTIC COMPLICATIONS.
crankverbUS /kræŋk/
travel along a zigzag path
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading "'_Propitious_ Fates!'" repeated Helen, with grave disapproval.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
having the place or position changed
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading SERIOUS DOMESTIC COMPLICATIONS.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
FatesnounUS /feɪts/
plural of “fate” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "Thank the propitious Fates!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
death of a person
From this reading "'_Propitious_ Fates!'" repeated Helen, with grave disapproval.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "'_Propitious_ Fates!'" repeated Helen, with grave disapproval.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
Hungerford
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From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
a message received and understood
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
levitynounUS /ˈlevɪti/
feeling an inappropriate lack of seriousness
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading "Thank the propitious Fates!
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
recurring again and again
From this reading "'_Propitious_ Fates!'" repeated Helen, with grave disapproval.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading SERIOUS DOMESTIC COMPLICATIONS.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank the propitious Fates!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
at the time that
From this reading When John Hungerford returned to his home and learned of his summary dismissal from his uncle's employ, instead of appearing disturbed by the unexpected information, he manifested undisguised relief and satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So the old crank has given me the grand bounce, has he?" he exclaimed, with sneering levity.
