accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He remained cool and perfectly colourless.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
Athelstane
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From this reading "What do I know of Athelstane Place?" he repeated blankly.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading "What do I know of Athelstane Place?" he repeated blankly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
Carson'snounUS /ˈkɑːrsənz/
possessive form of “carson” — United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
colourlessadjective
lacking in variety and interest
From this reading He remained cool and perfectly colourless.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He remained cool and perfectly colourless.
dispelledverbUS /dɪˈspeld/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do I know of Athelstane Place?" he repeated blankly.
don't
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From this reading "You don't read your newspaper, then?"
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remained cool and perfectly colourless.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Why, I never heard of Athelstane Place."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What do I know of Athelstane Place?" he repeated blankly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What do I know of Athelstane Place?" he repeated blankly.
Mallow's
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From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Why, I never heard of Athelstane Place."
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "You don't read your newspaper, then?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He remained cool and perfectly colourless.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "What do I know of Athelstane Place?" he repeated blankly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "You don't read your newspaper, then?"
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He remained cool and perfectly colourless.
recurring again and again
From this reading "What do I know of Athelstane Place?" he repeated blankly.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
not in physical motion
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You don't read your newspaper, then?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any belief that Olive might still have entertained in the accuracy of Mallow's suggestion was speedily dispelled by the expression of sheer amazement upon Carson's face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do I know of Athelstane Place?" he repeated blankly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I never heard of Athelstane Place."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't read your newspaper, then?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't read your newspaper, then?"
