Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

anew

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

(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 Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

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From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

a specially long, formal letter

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

to an extreme degree

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

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From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN VAIN.

a formal command or admonition

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

totally perplexed and mixed up

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

and nothing more

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

hit lightly with a picking motion

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

possessive form of “peck” — (often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

an act or expression of criticism and censure

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

in the direction of

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading IN VAIN.

precisely as stated

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

a message informing of danger

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Miss Caroline Peck had received that very morning a letter from Mrs. Fordyce of Bellairs Crescent--a letter which had put her all in a flutter.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Instead of stating plainly the whole facts, and pointing out how desirable it was that Gladys should not be thrown too much into the company of the girls from the East End, it threw out certain dark hints, which only mystified and distressed poor little Miss Peck, and made her anticipate with apprehension the arrival of the pair.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not a wise epistle at all, though Mrs. Fordyce had regarded it with complacency as a triumph of diplomatic letter-writing.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a letter of warning, counsel, and reproof concerning Miss Peck's duty towards her young charge, and laying a strong injunction upon her to be exceedingly judicious in her treatment of the eccentric guests whom Gladys had again invited to Bourhill.