used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
ANNOYEDadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
crabbedadjectiveUS /kræbd/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
CRAIGHILL
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From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
the act of departing
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
without deviation
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
set up or found
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
the act of departing
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
a course of conduct
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
petulantadjectiveUS /ˈpetʃələnt/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
retouchverb
give retouches to
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
only a very short time before
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
sleeping-car
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From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
snow-walled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
warsnounUS /wɔːrz/
plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
Wayne'snounUS /weɪnz/
possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading COLONEL CRAIGHILL IS ANNOYED Mrs. Craighill had seen her husband manifest anger on the night of Wayne’s departure for Philadelphia, but she had not until this morning found him crabbed and petulant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He excused himself, going to his room to retouch his sleeping-car toilet, and Jean went directly to the Institute.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A night in a sleeping-car is not conducive to serenity, but a wife has a right to expect her lord to bring a bright countenance home from the wars.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Mrs. Craighill bade her come often to see her; but the invitation lacked warmth and as Jean passed out of the grounds through the snow-walled path she wondered much about the Craighill household.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Colonel Craighill greeted Jean with his habitual courtesy, but scarcely heeded his wife’s explanation of the young woman’s presence in the house.
