the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading That pressure of business existed, she was aware.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
BannisternounUS /ˈbænəstər/
English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
DollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading That pressure of business existed, she was aware.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
forefrontnounUS /ˈfɔːrfrʌnt/
the part in the front or nearest the viewer
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
and nothing more
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
Milbank
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From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
referencesnounUS /ˈrefərənsɪz/
plural of “reference” — a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The papers were full, and had been full for several days, of wars and rumours of wars down in Wall Street; and, though she understood nothing of finance, she knew that Bailey was in the forefront of the battle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Her knowledge was based partly on occasional references in the papers to the firm of Bannister & Co. and partly on what she heard in society.
at the time that
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether it was offended dignity that kept him away, or merely pressure of business, she did not know.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dolls with Souls Ruth had not seen Bailey since the afternoon when he had called to warn her against Basil Milbank.
