used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
move towards
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
ArmorynounUS /ˈɑːrməri/
a collection of resources
From this reading He was surprised at her final decision to go to the Armory.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She held him at arms’ length personally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She held him at arms’ length personally.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He was surprised at her final decision to go to the Armory.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He was surprised at her final decision to go to the Armory.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was surprised at her final decision to go to the Armory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held him at arms’ length personally.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She held him at arms’ length personally.
Holland'snounUS /ˈhɑːləndz/
possessive form of “holland” — a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading She held him at arms’ length personally.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
and nothing more
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading She held him at arms’ length personally.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She held him at arms’ length personally.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was surprised at her final decision to go to the Armory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
a special situation
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The more honestly he had tried to approach her in friendly compromise the more bristling her mental resistance had become.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading No doubt only an uncompromising honesty had caused her to fulfil a promise.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
Vassar's
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From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another thing that had upset Vassar’s equanimity was the baffling quality of Virginia Holland’s character.
