used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
BaitedverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
BERNARDnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
damnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Psychologically it did not satisfy him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That the lady possessed a temper was evident.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
flawnounUS /flɔː/
an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
set up or found
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Psychologically it did not satisfy him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading That the lady possessed a temper was evident.
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From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
attach to a support
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Psychologically it did not satisfy him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
OFFERSnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
poiseverbUS /pɔɪz/
be motionless, in suspension
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading That the lady possessed a temper was evident.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
PsychologicallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
with regard to psychology
From this reading Psychologically it did not satisfy him.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
on the contrary
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Psychologically it did not satisfy him.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Baited to sudden overwhelming rage she might strike and damn the consequences.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading That the lady possessed a temper was evident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
which person or people
From this reading BERNARD OFFERS A HINT Landis, who rather prided himself upon his habitual serenity during the course of an investigation, found himself exasperated to a degree that made it increasingly difficult to maintain his customary poise.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The circumstantial evidence against Miss Mount was physically without a flaw.
