used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Hugh had driven back to Hurst Dormer after a brief battle with her ladyship.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
Alston
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From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hugh had driven back to Hurst Dormer after a brief battle with her ladyship.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Hugh had driven back to Hurst Dormer after a brief battle with her ladyship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
a youthful male person
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Hugh had driven back to Hurst Dormer after a brief battle with her ladyship.
brotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
curly-headed
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From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
DormernounUS /ˈdɔːrmər/
a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
From this reading Hugh had driven back to Hurst Dormer after a brief battle with her ladyship.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Hugh had driven back to Hurst Dormer after a brief battle with her ladyship.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
Hugh
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From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
Hurst
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From this reading Hugh had driven back to Hurst Dormer after a brief battle with her ladyship.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
ladyshipnoun
a title used to address any peeress except a duchess
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
Marjorie
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From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
and nothing more
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
soothedverbUS /suːðd/
past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
a special situation
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
uncloudedadjective
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/
not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading He had never been impatient of her before, but her tears this afternoon unreasonably annoyed him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
at the time that
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “THE ONLY POSSIBLE THING” For the first time since when, as a small, curly-headed boy, Hugh Alston had looked up at her ladyship with unclouded fearless eyes, that had appealed instantly to her, he and she were bad friends.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He had kissed her in brotherly fashion, and had wondered a little at himself for the slight feeling of impatience against her that came to him.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading He had seen Marjorie for a few moments, had soothed her, and told her not to worry, that it was not her fault.
