used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
in actual fact
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
(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 Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The child made Lady Thorndyke happier than she had ever been.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child made Lady Thorndyke happier than she had ever been.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
at any time
From this reading The child made Lady Thorndyke happier than she had ever been.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
GallonnounUS /ˈɡælən/
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
a young female
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The child made Lady Thorndyke happier than she had ever been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
Joan
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From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The child made Lady Thorndyke happier than she had ever been.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The child made Lady Thorndyke happier than she had ever been.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
not any; not one
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
offendverbUS /əˈfend/
cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
on one occasion
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
oustverbUS /aʊst/
remove from a position or office
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
safeguardnounUS /ˈseɪfɡɑːrd/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
and nothing more
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
telescopicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈskɔːpɪk/
visible only with a telescope
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The child made Lady Thorndyke happier than she had ever been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gallon did all he could to oust her, for his mind had telescopic power and brought the future near.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
Thorndyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The child made Lady Thorndyke happier than she had ever been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joan simply stayed on and was allowed to feel that she had a right to stay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first there was no question of formal adoption.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He feared the girl, but he dared not actually offend his aunt, lest he should lose at once what he wished to safeguard himself against losing later.
