Chapter V · The Burdicks

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Then she read Tom’s letter again, noting particularly what he said about acting a lie.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Then she read Tom’s letter again, noting particularly what he said about acting a lie.

anew

From this reading Then she read Tom’s letter again, noting particularly what he said about acting a lie.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

for the reason that

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

without stop or interruption

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

at any time

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

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From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

highest in quality

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

exceedingly bad

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

and nothing more

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Then she read Tom’s letter again, noting particularly what he said about acting a lie.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

a form of address for a man

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading Then she read Tom’s letter again, noting particularly what he said about acting a lie.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Then she read Tom’s letter again, noting particularly what he said about acting a lie.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

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From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

given to merry frolicking

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

hurting

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

not in physical motion

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then she read Tom’s letter again, noting particularly what he said about acting a lie.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

male cat

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

expressing or given to expressing the truth

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

not womanly

From this reading “It is just for fun I’m doing it,” she said, “and the horrid old Tom calls me unwomanly and a lot more names, when I thought he liked me, and I have liked him so much.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

precisely as stated

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I hate him now almost as much as I do Mr. Travers—Reginald Travers,” she continued, “what a stiff, stuck-up name, just like its owner, I know, and not a bit rollicking like Tom Giles.”

at the time that

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rena prided herself upon being truthful to a fault, and began to waver a little with regard to the plan of her campaign.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading When Rena read Tom’s letter she was very angry for a few moments, and in the height of her passion commenced her reply, cooling somewhat as she wrote, but still feeling very sore because Tom had failed her in this the greatest scheme in which she had ever embarked.