used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
abjectadjectiveUS /ˈæbdʒekt/
of the most contemptible kind
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
admitsverbUS /ədˈmɪts/
third-person singular of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading BUT Lena did not respond right away.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT Lena did not respond right away.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading “It’s so indecently unfair!” she complained.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BUT Lena did not respond right away.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
elapseverbUS /ɪˈlæps/
pass by
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
any strong feeling
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
he's
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From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
indecentlyadverb
in an indecent manner
From this reading “It’s so indecently unfair!” she complained.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It’s so indecently unfair!” she complained.
LenanounUS /ˈliːnə/
a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea
From this reading BUT Lena did not respond right away.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BUT Lena did not respond right away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “It _is_ forcing me; and his letter was a perfectly abject confession of it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading BUT Lena did not respond right away.
precisely, exactly
From this reading BUT Lena did not respond right away.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It’s so indecently unfair!” she complained.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He admits himself he’s compelling me to go out to that awful place and live with him.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading “It’s so indecently unfair!” she complained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
at the time that
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead, she allowed a fortnight to elapse, during which her state of mind was one of indecision and her continuous emotion a sharp irritation; both of these symptoms being manifest in an interview she had with her brother George, one day, when she finally decided to consult him.
