used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
for the reason that
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
can't
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From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
ceasingverbUS /ˈsiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
CORRESPONDENCEnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading RACHEL'S CORRESPONDENCE.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
give a description of
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
divisible by two
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
a man of refinement
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
ladylikeadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdilaɪk/
befitting a woman of good breeding
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
the literary culture
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
Mahometnoun
the Arab prophet who, according to Islam, was the last messenger of Allah (570-632)
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
Morony
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From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
not any; not one
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
O'Mahony
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From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
in other respects or ways
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
purportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
RACHEL'SnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəlz/
possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading RACHEL'S CORRESPONDENCE.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading If not so, still he is a brute, because I can't declare otherwise, even for the sake of being ladylike.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
not in physical motion
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
a source of difficulty
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was another cause of trouble at Morony Castle, which at the present moment annoyed them much.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank had received three or four letters from Rachel O'Mahony, the purport of them all being to explain her troubles with Mahomet M. M., as she called the man; but still so as to prevent Frank from attempting to interfere personally.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "No doubt the man is a brute," she had said, "if a young lady, without ceasing to be ladylike, may so describe so elegant a gentleman.
