abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading I had counted on the scholarship to put you through your last year at the academy."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had counted on the scholarship to put you through your last year at the academy."
a youthful male person
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
contritionnounUS /kənˈtrɪʃən/
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading I had counted on the scholarship to put you through your last year at the academy."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
at any time
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
an act that fails
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
Hollis
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From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
immediately past
From this reading I had counted on the scholarship to put you through your last year at the academy."
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
engage in
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
Martha's
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From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
Meeches
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From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I had counted on the scholarship to put you through your last year at the academy."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
reproaches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
move an implement through
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I had counted on the scholarship to put you through your last year at the academy."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
unspokenadjectiveUS /ənˈspoʊkən/
expressed without speech
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
at the time that
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading He had meekly accepted the torrent of abuse which Mrs. Hollis poured forth, and the open disapproval shown by the Meeches; he had winced under Martha's unspoken reproaches, and groaned over the judge's quiet disappointment.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "THE LIGHT THAT LIES" During the summer Sandy worked faithfully to make amends for his failure to win the scholarship.
ye'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It was the fool I was," cried Sandy, in deep contrition, "but if ye'll trust me the one time more, may I die in me traces if I ever stir out of them!"
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, my boy," the judge said one day when they were alone, "I had set my heart on taking you into the office after next year.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I had counted on the scholarship to put you through your last year at the academy."
