used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
the state of being absent
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
Betty's
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From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
CalumetnounUS /ˌkæljəˈmet/
a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
defyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
command with authority
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
ever-widening
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From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
guilenounUS /ɡaɪl/
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
Neal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
not any; not one
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
OFFERINGnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
reservationsnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “reservation” — a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
an educational institution
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
Taggart's
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From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Calumet got this impression and it grew on him; it was disconcerting, irritating, and he tried hard to shake it off, to no avail.
unrulyadjectiveUS /ənˈruːli/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Her attitude toward him had not changed; she still dealt with him as the school teacher deals with the unruly scholar--with a personal aloofness that promised an ever-widening gulf if he persisted in defying her authority.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading More than once during the days that followed Neal Taggart's visit Calumet was made to feel the absence of guile in her treatment of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PEACE OFFERING If there was one trait in Betty's character that bothered Calumet more than another, it was her frankness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The glances she gave him were as straightforward and direct as her words, and it became plain to him that with her there were no mental reservations.
