used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
answerableadjectiveUS /ˈænsərəbəl/
capable of being answered
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
Carlyon's
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From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
contradictionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
the act of departing
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
Ella
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From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
Ella'snounUS /ˈeləz/
possessive form of “ellas” — a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
HeronnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
Jago
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From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
immediately past
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
not any; not one
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Her uncle's will in the matter, combined with Mrs. Carlyon's, had conquered her own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day of departure was here, bringing with it Ella's last afternoon at Heron Dyke for several weeks, or it might be, for several months to come.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dr. Jago added his influence in the shape of a warning, that his patient must on no account be irritated by contradiction or he would not be answerable for the consequences.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading Ella felt that there was no other course open to her than to yield; but she cried many bitter tears in secret.
