used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
(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 That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
Atterbury
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From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
Betty
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From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
Betty's
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From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
bidingverbUS /ˈbaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “bide” — dwell
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
Cimmino's
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From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
debonairadjectiveUS /ˌdebəˈner/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
gloweredverbUS /ˈɡlaʊərd/
past form of “glower” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
headachesnounUS /ˈhedeɪks/
plural of “headache” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
ironicadjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
a small worthless amount
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
lulledverbUS /lʌld/
past form of “lull” — calm by deception
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
not any; not one
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
NodsnounUS /nɑːdz/
plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
opiatenounUS /ˈoʊpiːət/
a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
raillerynoun
light teasing repartee
From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
a state of acute pain
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
unquenched
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From this reading The following day, however, Wolvert reappeared, his debonair, ironic spirit of raillery unquenched.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her manner gave no indication that she possessed an inkling of the truth, but Betty's apprehensions were not lulled into a false security.
at the time that
From this reading That Wolvert had not immediately betrayed her in blind rage argued that he was biding his own time for a personal revenge all the more complete and she realized that when the hour came she could expect no mercy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
which person or people
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
Wolvert
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From this reading _Justice Nods._ Jack Wolvert did not put in an appearance at dinner and Mrs. Atterbury explained that he was suffering from one of his severe headaches and had taken an opiate.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Madame Cimmino's dull eyes glowered at her in undiminished animosity and suspicion, but she forced herself to a show of civility in the presence of her hostess; and in the greater danger which menaced her Betty gave little heed to the woman who looked upon her as a rival.
