used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
aggressivenessnounUS /əˈɡresɪvnəs/
the quality of being bold and enterprising
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
Bolstreath
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From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
brusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
Dan
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From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
DAN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
DIPLOMACYnounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
a woman of refinement
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
Pelgrin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
underlingsnounUS /ˈʌndərlɪŋz/
plural of “underling” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, the landlady appeared to believe that honesty of purpose was best shown by blunt speeches and abrupt movements.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
which person or people
From this reading Consequently, she did not get on particularly well with Mrs. Bolstreath, who demanded respect and deference from underlings, which Mrs. Pelgrin positively declined to render.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why she should mask a kind heart and an excellent disposition by assuming a brusque demeanor is not very clear, but certainly the more amiable she felt the more disagreeable did she become.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAN'S DIPLOMACY Mrs. Pelgrin welcomed her unexpected guests with great delight and showed her appreciation of their coming by emphatic aggressiveness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She termed the chaperon "a fine madam," in the same spirit as she had called Dan "a butterfly," and was always ready for a war of words.
