at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Experience had taught me the best course to pursue with Dicky.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
chrysanthemumsnounUS /krɪˈsænθəməmz/
plural of “chrysanthemum” — the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
costingnounUS /ˈkɔːstɪŋ/
cost accounting
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Experience had taught me the best course to pursue with Dicky.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
defyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
Dicky's
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From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
dozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience had taught me the best course to pursue with Dicky.
faintestadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪntəst/
superlative of “faint” — deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
floraladjectiveUS /ˈflɔːrəl/
resembling or made of or suggestive of flowers
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
the act of departing
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
Gordon
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From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
Gordon's
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From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
mandatenounUS /ˈmændeɪt/
a document giving an official instruction or command
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
one's
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From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Experience had taught me the best course to pursue with Dicky.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
smoulderingadjective
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
express a supposition
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Experience had taught me the best course to pursue with Dicky.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fear of hurting Robert Gordon's feelings was the one consideration that held me back from defying Dicky's mandate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But the magnificent chrysanthemums which Mr. Gordon had brought me, dozens of them, costing much more money than the ordinary conventional floral gift to one's hostess ought to cost, had roused his always smouldering jealousy to an unreasoning pitch.
which person or people
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Always before this day Dicky had regarded with tolerant amusement the strange interest shown in me by the elderly man of mystery who had known my mother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If, as I suppose, you are referring to Mr. Gordon, it may interest you to know that I have not the faintest intention of going in to dinner with him," I retorted coolly.
