used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
in addition
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
(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 Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
floweringnounUS /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
take the midday meal
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
lunchedverbUS /lʌntʃt/
past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
Mollie's
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From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
preservingverbUS /prəˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
revenged
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From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
vowedverbUS /vaʊd/
past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Jack watched these proceedings in silence, recognising both that he was being punished for having annoyed his companion in the morning, and also that he could not better frustrate her intentions than by preserving an appearance of undisturbed complacency.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
at the time that
From this reading It seemed, however, that she had forgotten her displeasure for when Ruth and Victor went off to the village after lunch, she offered herself for the post of chairman, and wheeled the invalid to his favourite position beneath a flowering chestnut in front of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
womankindnoun
women as distinguished from men
From this reading The ankle was comfortable, and Jack, having lunched well, felt at peace with mankind and womankind into the bargain, and quite inclined to enjoy a pleasant talk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One morning it happened that a chance remark of Jack's offended Miss Mollie's dignity, and she vowed that she would be revenged.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading No sooner was he settled, however, than Miss Mollie drew a book from her pocket, and sitting down on the grass at a few yards' distance, deliberately turned her back upon him and began to read.
