used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
Baptiste
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From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
controversynounUS /ˈkɑːntrəvɜːrsi/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
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 understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
joined in matrimony
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
the force of workers available
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Her husband did not admire real men, although of course, he was not aware of it.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading She admired Jean Baptiste, and had been much upset over their little controversy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding the fact that she was surprised, it was obviously a glad surprise.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading MARRIED "Why--why--why, what does this mean!" exclaimed "Little Mother Mary" coming upon them at this minute.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She understood the root of the trouble, and knew that it had been on account of what Baptiste had written and intimated in the letter regarding the Elder.
