used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading The abrupt departure of Miss Butterworth left Mr. Belcher piqued and surprised.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
BELCHER
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From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
BUFFUM
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From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
Butterworth
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From this reading The abrupt departure of Miss Butterworth left Mr. Belcher piqued and surprised.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
CARRIESnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
the act of departing
From this reading The abrupt departure of Miss Butterworth left Mr. Belcher piqued and surprised.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
intrudingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdɪŋ/
projecting inward
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The abrupt departure of Miss Butterworth left Mr. Belcher piqued and surprised.
a room where books are kept
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The abrupt departure of Miss Butterworth left Mr. Belcher piqued and surprised.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The abrupt departure of Miss Butterworth left Mr. Belcher piqued and surprised.
and nothing more
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading The abrupt departure of Miss Butterworth left Mr. Belcher piqued and surprised.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
be seated
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The abrupt departure of Miss Butterworth left Mr. Belcher piqued and surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
TOWN-MEETING
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From this reading BELCHER CARRIES HIS POINT AT THE TOWN-MEETING, AND THE POOR ARE KNOCKED DOWN TO THOMAS BUFFUM.
the act of testing something
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
the act of using
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
which person or people
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To sit in his own library, with an intruding woman who not only was not afraid of him but despised him, to sit before her patiently and be called "Bob Belcher," and a brute, and not to have the privilege of kicking her out of doors, was the severest possible trial of his equanimity.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Although he regarded himself as still "master of the situation"--to use his own pet phrase,--the visit of that spirited woman had in various ways humiliated him.
