used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
anew
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
(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 For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
a female human offspring
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
characterized by great determination
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
divisible by two
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
extractingverbUS /ekˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
a young female
From this reading It was a hard promise for the poor girl to make.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a hard promise for the poor girl to make.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a hard promise for the poor girl to make.
Jumbe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
engage in
From this reading It was a hard promise for the poor girl to make.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
not any; not one
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was a hard promise for the poor girl to make.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
Smythje
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
express in speech
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
not in physical motion
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
carry out
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
in or at that place or location
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
in the direction of
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading After the encounter on the Jumbe Rock, he had taken his daughter to task upon this subject; and, using the full stretch of parental authority, compelled her to a solemn promise, that she was not again to speak to her cousin, nor even acknowledge his presence!
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading There can be no doubt that her father, in extracting this promise, had in view the event about to take place--the grand Smythje ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For all that, Mr Vaughan was still vexed with some lingering suspicion that in that direction lurked danger; and this determined him to prevent, as far as possible, any further interview between his daughter and nephew.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps it would have been still harder, had she known Herbert's disposition towards her.
