used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
amore
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From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
a quantity of money
From this reading In the morning, a certain amount of constraint prevails with every one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
battle-field
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From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the morning, a certain amount of constraint prevails with every one.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
connounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading In the morning, a certain amount of constraint prevails with every one.
Coole
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From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
culledverbUS /kʌld/
past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
declinesnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
Desmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
to come or go into
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
espousedverbUS /ɪˈspaʊzd/
past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the morning, a certain amount of constraint prevails with every one.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
only a very short time before
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
How
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From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
of great significance or value
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning, a certain amount of constraint prevails with every one.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
a particular point in time
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
Monica
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, a certain amount of constraint prevails with every one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the morning, a certain amount of constraint prevails with every one.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
prevailsverbUS /prɪˈveɪlz/
third-person singular of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading In the morning, a certain amount of constraint prevails with every one.
Priscilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
express in words
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
twingenounUS /twɪndʒ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
unsettledadjectiveUS /ənˈsetəld/
still in doubt
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
someone who visits
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Kit has espoused her cause _con amore_, and is (I need hardly say) ready for open war at a moment's notice.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
which person or people
From this reading Kit is, of course, aware of all that has happened, and of the day's expected visitor for Monica, who has refused to come down to breakfast, and who is as unsettled and miserable as she well can be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She has indeed arranged a plan of action that will bring her on the battle-field at a critical moment to deliver a speech culled from some old novels in her room and meant to reduce both her aunts to annihilation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How Miss Priscilla is driven to enter Coole--How she there receives an important proposal, but with much fortitude declines it--And how The Desmond suffers more from a twinge of conscience than from a bullet.
