something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
anew
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
eagerly desirous
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
AshnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
Cramphorn
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From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
culledverbUS /kʌld/
past form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
the first light of day
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
wanted intensely
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
itched
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From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
IXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
lastlyadverbUS /ˈlæstli/
the item at the end
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
in like or similar manner
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
outgrowthnounUS /ˈaʊtɡroʊθ/
a natural consequence of development
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
Pinsent
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From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
possessing sweep
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
express in words
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell truth, the missive made an impression as deep as any of those responsible for it could have desired; but they never knew of its results, for the outgrowth of them was swept away by greater concerns.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The sort of men responsible for this audacity she understood, and she was aware the action sprang from honest purpose and most laudable intent.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Cramphorn, on the contrary, itched to hear or see some definite result of his daring, while as for the ancient Ash, he went unmoved upon his way.
at the time that
From this reading When Honor first received the "round robin," she felt amused; then she became annoyed; and, lastly, she grew anxious.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading *CHAPTER IX.* *RED DAWN* The admonition culled from Paul was duly posted, and henceforth Collins avoided his mistress with utmost care, while Pinsent, fear again overtaking him, did likewise.
