Adair
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From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was in doubt as to the course which he would take.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
companion's
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From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She was in doubt as to the course which he would take.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She was in doubt as to the course which he would take.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
Durrance
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From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
ETHNE
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From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
Feversham
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From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading It seemed possible that he might frankly tell Ethne of the mistake which he had made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
only a very short time before
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in doubt as to the course which he would take.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was in doubt as to the course which he would take.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed possible that he might frankly tell Ethne of the mistake which he had made.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed possible that he might frankly tell Ethne of the mistake which he had made.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It seemed possible that he might frankly tell Ethne of the mistake which he had made.
a particular point in time
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It seemed possible that he might frankly tell Ethne of the mistake which he had made.
with low volume
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed possible that he might frankly tell Ethne of the mistake which he had made.
have in common
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
move stealthily
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
carry out
From this reading She was in doubt as to the course which he would take.
express in words
From this reading It seemed possible that he might frankly tell Ethne of the mistake which he had made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed possible that he might frankly tell Ethne of the mistake which he had made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
unrealitynounUS /ˌʌnriˈæləti/
the quality possessed by something that is unreal
From this reading He might admit that he had discovered the unreality of her affection for him, and the reality of her love for Feversham; and if he made that admission, however carefully he tried to conceal her share in his discovery, he would hardly succeed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was in doubt as to the course which he would take.
at the time that
From this reading She would have to face Ethne, and she dreaded the moment when her companion's frank eyes would rest quietly upon hers and her lips demand an explanation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ETHNE MAKES ANOTHER SLIP Mrs. Adair speculated with some uneasiness upon the consequences of the disclosures which she had made to Durrance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was in doubt as to the course which he would take.
