the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “An engagement,” commented Hastings, incredulously.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “An engagement,” commented Hastings, incredulously.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
one or the other of two
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “An engagement,” commented Hastings, incredulously.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “Since when has Shelby had important engagements?
divisible by two
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Since when has Shelby had important engagements?
HastingsnounUS /ˈheɪstɪŋz/
United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)
From this reading “An engagement,” commented Hastings, incredulously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
not accessible to view
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
of great significance or value
From this reading “Since when has Shelby had important engagements?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading “An engagement,” commented Hastings, incredulously.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
Maddox
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From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
not any; not one
From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
Paquita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
Shelby
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From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Since when has Shelby had important engagements?
a thing, without saying which
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Apparently not even the intrusion of Shelby had got out of his mind either the dilemma we were in or the hidden message that he seemed on the point of reading.
at the time that
From this reading “Since when has Shelby had important engagements?
in the company of; together with
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading More than likely it is something to do with this Paquita woman.”
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was no mistaking the opinion that Hastings had of the youngest scion of the house of Maddox.
