used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
(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 After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
BaronessnounUS /ˈberənɪs/
a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was only what was to be expected, to be dreaded!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
a person who is in charge
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
the act of departing
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading This was only what was to be expected, to be dreaded!
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
elopedverbUS /ɪˈloʊpd/
past form of “elope” — run away secretly with one's beloved
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
accept an excuse for
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This was only what was to be expected, to be dreaded!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
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 I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
librariannounUS /laɪˈbreriːən/
a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
librariansnounUS /laɪˈbreriːənz/
plural of “librarian” — a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
a particular point in time
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
and nothing more
From this reading This was only what was to be expected, to be dreaded!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
by chance
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
except for; apart from
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
carry out
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was only what was to be expected, to be dreaded!
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was only what was to be expected, to be dreaded!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
unwelladjectiveUS /ənˈwel/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was only what was to be expected, to be dreaded!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading After all my efforts to save her good name, we had forgotten everything in a moment of weakness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was only what was to be expected, to be dreaded!
in or at the place that
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had spoiled all our plans, and all that remained for me to do was to take the responsibility on my own shoulders and grapple to the best of my ability with the consequences which threatened to ruin her theatrical career; there was only one theatre where she could possibly appear, and loose morals were not likely to increase her chances of an engagement at the Royal Theatre.
which person or people
From this reading On the morning after my return I made an excuse to call on the chief librarian, who was slightly unwell and unable to go out.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I On the day after our departure the whole town knew that Baroness X had eloped with one of the librarians of the Royal Library.
