accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "I'm beginning to doubt that," Lorelei said, slowly.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
daredverbUS /derd/
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I'm beginning to doubt that," Lorelei said, slowly.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm beginning to doubt that," Lorelei said, slowly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
keenadjectiveUS /kiːn/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
KnightnounUS /naɪt/
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
likewiseadverbUS /ˈlaɪkwaɪz/
in like or similar manner
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
LoreleinounUS /ˈlɔːrɪlaɪ/
a Siren of German legend who lured boatmen in the Rhine to destruction
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
Lorelei's
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From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
Merkle's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
persuasionsnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒənz/
plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
repetitionsnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “repetition” — an event that repeats
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "I'm beginning to doubt that," Lorelei said, slowly.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
time-worn
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From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Of course, the usual tears followed, likewise repetitions of the time-worn plea that it had all been done for Lorelei's own good and had been prompted by unselfish love for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lorelei exploded her bomb at breakfast Sunday morning, and the effect was all she had dreaded.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Fortunately, Jim had gone out, so she had only to combat her mother's panic-stricken objections and her father's weak persuasions.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So keen, however, was the girl's humiliation at Merkle's disclosure that Mrs. Knight dared not go to the lengths she would otherwise have allowed herself, and Lorelei's merciless accusations left little to be said in self-defense.
