used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
(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 True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
blurtedverbUS /ˈblɜːrtɪd/
past form of “blurt” — utter impulsively
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
Bodmin
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From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
an occurrence of something
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
Charlie's
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From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
Claudia
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From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
commiseratingverbUS /kəˈmɪsəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “commiserate” — to feel or express sympathy or compassion
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
carefully weighed
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "It was all the fault of that corner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Claudia, who felt herself skilful, could not say so; but Lady Wilmot dashed to her rescue.
cyclistsnounUS /ˈsaɪkəlɪsts/
plural of “cyclist” — a person who rides a bicycle
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Claudia, who felt herself skilful, could not say so; but Lady Wilmot dashed to her rescue.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
to an extreme degree
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
accept an excuse for
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "It was all the fault of that corner.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Claudia, who felt herself skilful, could not say so; but Lady Wilmot dashed to her rescue.
Fenwick
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From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
of the present time and place
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
not any; not one
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Claudia, who felt herself skilful, could not say so; but Lady Wilmot dashed to her rescue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
and nothing more
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
others
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From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
reproaches
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From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Claudia, who felt herself skilful, could not say so; but Lady Wilmot dashed to her rescue.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
express in words
From this reading Claudia, who felt herself skilful, could not say so; but Lady Wilmot dashed to her rescue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
at the time that
From this reading Nor was it much better when the others appeared.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading True it was that no one blurted out Charlie's exceedingly downright reproaches, but she had an immediate conviction that he had related the story in such a manner that all the blame rested upon her, while she was so handicapped that it was impossible to excuse herself by explaining the circumstances of the case.
which person or people
From this reading She held her head high and looked defiant when, after largely commiserating Captain Fenwick, Lady Bodmin, who had always considered Claudia unduly forward, remarked that she had been given to understand that only the most skilful of cyclists should venture into such stony roads.
Wilmot
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From this reading Claudia, who felt herself skilful, could not say so; but Lady Wilmot dashed to her rescue.
