additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "WEAVE THE WARP, AND WEAVE THE WOOF."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
BrewernounUS /ˈbruːər/
someone who brews beer or ale from malt and hops and water
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
Carrington
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From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
without stop or interruption
From this reading She made no sound nor sign of encouragement, and he continued.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading She made no sound nor sign of encouragement, and he continued.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She made no sound nor sign of encouragement, and he continued.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
Hilton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She made no sound nor sign of encouragement, and he continued.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
not any; not one
From this reading She made no sound nor sign of encouragement, and he continued.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She made no sound nor sign of encouragement, and he continued.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She made no sound nor sign of encouragement, and he continued.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading She made no sound nor sign of encouragement, and he continued.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WEAVE THE WARP, AND WEAVE THE WOOF."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
ungraciousadjective
lacking charm and good taste
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
WARPverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading "WEAVE THE WARP, AND WEAVE THE WOOF."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following day Victor Carrington presented himself at Hilton House, and was received by Miss Brewer alone.
WEAVEverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading "WEAVE THE WARP, AND WEAVE THE WOOF."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was pale, chilly, and ungracious, as usual, and the understanding which had been arrived at between Carrington and herself did not move her to the manifestation of the smallest additional cordiality in her reception of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
WOOFnounUS /wuːf/
the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
From this reading "WEAVE THE WARP, AND WEAVE THE WOOF."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have to thank you for your prompt compliance with my request, Miss Brewer," said Victor.
