adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
affectedadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪd/
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
Baird
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From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
Carwell
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From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
kindlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndli/
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
looksnounUS /lʊks/
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
Minnie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
out-and-outadjective
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
plainadjectiveUS /pleɪn/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
theorynounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
twistverbUS /twɪst/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
upheldverbUS /əpˈheld/
inflected form of “uphold” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
From this reading It shocked Viola--shocked her greatly, for she had, naturally, expected kindly sympathy and agreement from her friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
waysnounUS /weɪz/
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
Webb'snounUS /webz/
possessive form of “webb” — English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading Minnie Webb's announcement affected her four hearers in four different ways.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Dr. Baird, who had involuntarily begun to twist his small mustache at the entrance of Miss Webb, looked at her in admiration of her good looks and because she upheld a theory to which he felt himself committed--a theory that Mr. Carwell was a plain out-and-out suicide.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Dr. Lambert was plainly indignant at the bald manner in which Minnie Webb made her statement, and at the same time he had pity for the ignorance of the lay mind that will pronounce judgment against the more cautious opinions of science.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading And this was not the first poisoning case with which the aged practitioner had dealt.
