adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Once again she had shocked the Faithful.
anticsnounUS /ˈæntɪks/
plural of “antic” — a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
becomingadjectiveUS /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
cupnounUS /kʌp/
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading The cup of endurance was full, overbrimming.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
descriptionnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃən/
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading The cup of endurance was full, overbrimming.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
FaithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Once again she had shocked the Faithful.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
folksnounUS /foʊks/
your parents
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The cup of endurance was full, overbrimming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once again she had shocked the Faithful.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once again she had passed the night in the lock-up.
interruptingverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪŋ/
-ing form of “interrupt” — make a break in
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
lock-up
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From this reading Once again she had passed the night in the lock-up.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
misconducted
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From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
mortifyverbUS /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Once again she had passed the night in the lock-up.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once again she had shocked the Faithful.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
overbrimming
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From this reading The cup of endurance was full, overbrimming.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Once again she had passed the night in the lock-up.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Once again she had shocked the Faithful.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
soulsnounUS /soʊlz/
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once again she had shocked the Faithful.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
torchlightnoun
light from a torch or torches
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
Wilberforce
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From this reading As to Miss Wilberforce--she was becoming a real problem.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had misconducted herself by interrupting the torchlight procession with some of those usual or unusual antics, a detailed description of which, while entertaining to a few lost souls, would certainly mortify the majority of decent folks.
