consider or hold as true
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
ambitionsnounUS /æmˈbɪʃənz/
plural of “ambition” — a cherished desire
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
Austin'snounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading "Why should Robert commit suicide?"
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
Pendleton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading "Why should Robert commit suicide?"
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why should Robert commit suicide?"
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading "Why should Robert commit suicide?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Sitting bolt upright in indignant amazement, she rejected the idea in the sharpest scorn.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was the burden of Mrs. Pendleton's cry, then and afterwards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was an angry scene in the old cliff house between brother and sister before the events of that night were concluded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why should Robert commit suicide?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading She utterly refused to accept Austin's theory that their brother, with his own hand, had discharged the revolver bullet which had put an end to his life and ambitions.
