used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
(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 Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
Caryl
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From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
psychological suffering
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
divisible by two
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
engage in
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
Mill-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
not any; not one
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
on one occasion
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
a human being
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
ROBERT'SnounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
the act of testing something
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The ladies at the Priory were, however, very kind to her, and did their best to make her forget what she had gone through.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SIR ROBERT’S SECRET Safely housed at the Priory, Rhoda escaped much of the terrible anxiety and distress which reigned at the Mill-house during the next few days.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her health had broken down under the strain of the past few weeks, and although she was allowed to see Caryl for a little while every day, she was kept very quiet and received no visits, even from her own people.
which person or people
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nobody knew better than they what she must have suffered at the hands of the exacting and capricious Lady Sarah, who, with all her charm, had been a difficult person to live with.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading There was an inquest, but Rhoda happily escaped once more the trial of being called as a witness.
