(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I really _do_ want your advice.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
BerylnounUS /ˈberəl/
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this time she was conscious of perplexity.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading “Advice is cheap,” said Grandpapa.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
intentionally conceived
From this reading But this time she was conscious of perplexity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I really _do_ want your advice.”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t understand, Grandpapa.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
Grandpapa
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From this reading “I don’t understand, Grandpapa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t understand, Grandpapa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Advice is cheap,” said Grandpapa.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
matter-of-factadjective
not fanciful or imaginative
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading But this time she was conscious of perplexity.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I really _do_ want your advice.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Advice is cheap,” said Grandpapa.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this time she was conscious of perplexity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But this time she was conscious of perplexity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I don’t understand, Grandpapa.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I really _do_ want your advice.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
which person or people
From this reading She knew herself far better able to steer clear of his many and violent prejudices than was matter-of-fact Uncle George, or unfortunate Aunt Beryl, who often seemed to go out of her way in order to fall foul of them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I really _do_ want your advice.”
