used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
alleviationnounUS /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
ARMATHWAITE
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From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
for the reason that
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
Betty
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From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
consoleverbUS /ˈkɑːnsoʊl/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
debaclenounUS /dəˈbɑːkəl/
a sudden and violent collapse
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
eatables
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From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
a quad with a square body
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
fretfuladjectiveUS /ˈfretfəl/
nervous and unable to relax
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
of the present time and place
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
infuriatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪtɪd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
Jackson'snounUS /ˈdʒæksənz/
possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
occurring by chance
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
maknounUS /mæk/
a terrorist organization founded by Osama bin Laden in the 1980s to provide money and recruit fighters around the world
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
MargueritenounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːt/
tall leafy-stemmed Eurasian perennial with white flowers; widely naturalized; often placed in genus Chrysanthemum
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
not any; not one
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
spiled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
express in words
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
the act of using
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
at the time that
From this reading The spirit of an infuriated cook must have raged in Mrs. Jackson's breast when she bade Betty "tell 'em to mak' the best of it, because everything is spiled."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
Whittaker
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From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Marguerite was utterly downcast when Armathwaite informed her that Percy Whittaker would be lucky if he could trust his weight on the injured ankle within the next month.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ARMATHWAITE STATES A CASE After endeavoring, with no marked success, to console a fretful invalid with promises of alleviation of his sufferings by a skilled hand--promises made with the best of intent, though doomed to disappointment, because the immediate use of a tight bandage was precisely the treatment which any doctor would have recommended--Armathwaite joined Marguerite in a belated meal.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "What a load of misfortune I carried with me yesterday over the moor!" she cried bitterly.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading Nevertheless, they dined well, since Yorkshire love of good fare would not permit a real _debacle_ among the eatables.
