accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
(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 During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
Carrie
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From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
ConfrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
a female human offspring
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
communicated in words
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
indefinableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfaɪnəbəl/
not capable of being precisely or readily described; not easily put into words
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
kennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
Lottie
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From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
Lottie's
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From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
markedlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrkədli/
in a clearly noticeable manner
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
the force of workers available
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, it was true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
Payson's
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From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Nevertheless, it was true.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, it was true.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
at the time that
From this reading During the years when all Mrs. Payson's energy, thought, and time were devoted to the success of the real estate and bond business, her influence had been less markedly felt than later.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
which person or people
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In some indefinable way the few men who came within Lottie's ken were startled and repelled by the grim white-haired woman who regarded them with eyes of cold hostility.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Confronted with this accusation, she would have denied it and her daughter Lottie would have defended her in the denial.
a late time of life
From this reading For fifteen years Mrs. Carrie Payson's bitterness at the outcome of her own unfortunate marriage had been unconsciously expressed in her attitude toward the possible marriage of her daughter Lottie.
