used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She still shrank from the fashionable “Madame’s,” and her fashionable corps of workers.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading She still shrank from the fashionable “Madame’s,” and her fashionable corps of workers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
travel across or pass over
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading She still shrank from the fashionable “Madame’s,” and her fashionable corps of workers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She still shrank from the fashionable “Madame’s,” and her fashionable corps of workers.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
gloominessnoun
an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
Madame's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She still shrank from the fashionable “Madame’s,” and her fashionable corps of workers.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “THAT WHICH SATISFIETH NOT.”
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
SATISFIETH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “THAT WHICH SATISFIETH NOT.”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading She still shrank from the fashionable “Madame’s,” and her fashionable corps of workers.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
not in physical motion
From this reading She still shrank from the fashionable “Madame’s,” and her fashionable corps of workers.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
sweetenverbUS /ˈswiːtən/
make sweeter in taste
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THAT WHICH SATISFIETH NOT.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
create by training and teaching
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FAIRLY seated in the train, Ruth Burnham gave herself up to gloominess over her own planning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “THAT WHICH SATISFIETH NOT.”
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading She still shrank from the fashionable “Madame’s,” and her fashionable corps of workers.
worrimentnoun
a difficulty that causes anxiety
From this reading Perhaps the worriment was what she deserved for being so fashionable in her desires that she could not bring herself to look up an obscure back street with a modest sign, and thus help along the large army of workers, who can not be fashionable—though really, there are two sides to even that question.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The episode with the famous criminal lawyer not having served to sweeten her way, she speedily determined on making as little a cross of the rest of it as she could, too fully realizing that, plan as she would, the way was a _cross_.
