used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Skippy was all for the better life and yielded at once to her suggestions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The trouble was in his staying put, as it is colloquially expressed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
Bedelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Each evening the cure was complete, but each morning the conversation had to begin all over.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Skippy was all for the better life and yielded at once to her suggestions.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
colloquiallyadverb
with the use of colloquial expressions
From this reading The trouble was in his staying put, as it is colloquially expressed.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Each evening the cure was complete, but each morning the conversation had to begin all over.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Each evening the cure was complete, but each morning the conversation had to begin all over.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading Each evening the cure was complete, but each morning the conversation had to begin all over.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each evening the cure was complete, but each morning the conversation had to begin all over.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Each evening the cure was complete, but each morning the conversation had to begin all over.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
communicated in words
From this reading The trouble was in his staying put, as it is colloquially expressed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Skippy was all for the better life and yielded at once to her suggestions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The trouble was in his staying put, as it is colloquially expressed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trouble was in his staying put, as it is colloquially expressed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
JENNIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
conformity or harmony
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Skippy was all for the better life and yielded at once to her suggestions.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each evening the cure was complete, but each morning the conversation had to begin all over.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
on one occasion
From this reading Skippy was all for the better life and yielded at once to her suggestions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Each evening the cure was complete, but each morning the conversation had to begin all over.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The trouble was in his staying put, as it is colloquially expressed.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
Skippy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The trouble was in his staying put, as it is colloquially expressed.
successive (without a break)
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Skippy was all for the better life and yielded at once to her suggestions.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was not that she had lost confidence in her own efficiency, but that she anxiously asked herself if she could afford the time and the effort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
TRANSGRESSORnounUS /trænzˈɡresər/
someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The trouble was in his staying put, as it is colloquially expressed.
TUPPER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR MISS JENNIE TUPPER at the end of a week acknowledged to herself with an uneasy sense of her own shortcomings that the task of keeping Mr. Skippy Bedelle in the straight and narrow path was one beyond her limited experience.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Skippy was all for the better life and yielded at once to her suggestions.
