used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
adjurationnoun
a solemn and earnest appeal to someone to do something
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
Birdseye
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From this reading "Good-bye, Olive Chancellor," Miss Birdseye murmured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I shall see nothing but shame and ruin!"
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
franticadjectiveUS /ˈfræntɪk/
excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
Good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "Good-bye, Olive Chancellor," Miss Birdseye murmured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Good-bye, Olive Chancellor," Miss Birdseye murmured.
moannounUS /moʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
a particular point in time
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Good-bye, Olive Chancellor," Miss Birdseye murmured.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I shall see nothing but shame and ruin!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
PranceverbUS /præns/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
quitted
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From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
RansomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading "I shall see nothing but shame and ruin!"
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
Identical; not different.
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall see nothing but shame and ruin!"
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "I shall see nothing but shame and ruin!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Olive shrieked, rushing across to her old friend, while Ransom discreetly quitted the scene.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
the words that are spoken
From this reading A kind of frantic moan from Olive Chancellor responded to these words, which had evidently struck her as an insolent sarcasm; and at the same moment Doctor Prance sent Ransom a glance which was an adjuration to depart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't want to stay, though I should like to see what you will see."
