used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
Atterbury
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From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
austeritynounUS /ˌɔːˈsterɪti/
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
Betty
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From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
make calm or still
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
EgyptiannounUS /ɪˈdʒɪpʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Egypt
From this reading The evenings were usually her own, however, and she spent them in fascinated study of the Egyptian translation.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evenings were usually her own, however, and she spent them in fascinated study of the Egyptian translation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading The evenings were usually her own, however, and she spent them in fascinated study of the Egyptian translation.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
a quick look
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
held up in the air
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
not any; not one
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
on one occasion
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
seethed
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From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The evenings were usually her own, however, and she spent them in fascinated study of the Egyptian translation.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The evenings were usually her own, however, and she spent them in fascinated study of the Egyptian translation.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The evenings were usually her own, however, and she spent them in fascinated study of the Egyptian translation.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
translationnounUS /trænzˈleɪʃən/
a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language
From this reading The evenings were usually her own, however, and she spent them in fascinated study of the Egyptian translation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
under normal conditions
From this reading The evenings were usually her own, however, and she spent them in fascinated study of the Egyptian translation.
virtualadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəl/
being actually such in almost every respect
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Ten Thousand Sheep._ For several days thereafter Betty was kept closely confined to the house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was in no sense made to feel like a virtual prisoner once more, but Mrs. Atterbury made constant demands upon her which practically filled her hours of daylight, and no further errands were broached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mask was lifted for an instant, however, and Betty had a glimpse of the sullen fury which seethed beneath her employer's calm austerity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mrs. Atterbury had accepted her statement that she lost her way in attempting a short cut through the park as the explanation of her late return and attributed her own agitation to anxiety over the young girl's welfare.
