used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
(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 It is of my own option that I return it at all, and I have decided to return it to Mrs. Lecks.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Sir," he said presently, "this shall not be allowed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Sir," he said presently, "this shall not be allowed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
power to direct or determine
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It is of my own option that I return it at all, and I have decided to return it to Mrs. Lecks.
Dusante
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From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
Enderton's
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From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
ginger-jar
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From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is of my own option that I return it at all, and I have decided to return it to Mrs. Lecks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
Lecks
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From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
optionnounUS /ˈɑːpʃən/
the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
From this reading It is of my own option that I return it at all, and I have decided to return it to Mrs. Lecks.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is of my own option that I return it at all, and I have decided to return it to Mrs. Lecks.
peregrinations
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From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
in the near future
From this reading "Sir," he said presently, "this shall not be allowed.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It is of my own option that I return it at all, and I have decided to return it to Mrs. Lecks.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sir," he said presently, "this shall not be allowed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Sir," he said presently, "this shall not be allowed.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Sir," he said presently, "this shall not be allowed.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Sir," he said presently, "this shall not be allowed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
precisely as stated
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
at the time that
From this reading I handed the letter to Mr. Dusante, and when he had read it his face flushed, and I could see that he was very angry, although he kept his temper under excellent control.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Enderton's letter astonished and angered me, but, in spite of my indignation, I could not help smiling at the unexpected way in which he had put a stop to the probable perpetual peregrinations of the ginger-jar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That jar, with its contents, is my property until Mrs. Lecks has consented to receive it.
