used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
the state of being absent
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
AcquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
anew
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
any thing at all
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
a social unit living together
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
brought together in one place
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
Glegg
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From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
the state of being honored
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
immediately past
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
legateenoun
someone to whom a legacy is bequeathed
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
Maggie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
shrednounUS /ʃred/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading As long as Maggie had not been heard of, Mrs Glegg had half closed her shutters and drawn down her blinds.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
be standing; be upright
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
SurprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
tenderest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
in or at that place or location
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
male cat
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
at the time that
From this reading Showing That Old Acquaintances Are Capable of Surprising Us When Maggie was at home again, her mother brought her news of an unexpected line of conduct in aunt Glegg.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading When at last she learned from Tom that Maggie had come home, and gathered from him what was her explanation of her absence, she burst forth in severe reproof of Tom for admitting the worst of his sister until he was compelled.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading She felt assured that Maggie was drowned; that was far more probable than that her niece and legatee should have done anything to wound the family honour in the tenderest point.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you were not to stand by your “kin” as long as there was a shred of honour attributable to them, pray what were you to stand by?
