used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition, a Table of Contents has been created for the convenience of the reader.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
Briscoe
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From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
complaisantadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading In addition, a Table of Contents has been created for the convenience of the reader.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading In addition, a Table of Contents has been created for the convenience of the reader.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading In addition, a Table of Contents has been created for the convenience of the reader.
well in the past; former
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
ETC
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From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In addition, a Table of Contents has been created for the convenience of the reader.
set up or found
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
gency
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From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
GUERILLAnounUS /ɡərˈɪlə/
a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In addition, a Table of Contents has been created for the convenience of the reader.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
MISSISSIPPIANnounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpiən/
from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
not any; not one
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
observancenounUS /əbˈzɜːrvəns/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
printer'snounUS /ˈprɪntərz/
possessive form of “printer” — someone whose occupation is printing
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
PROPHETnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In addition, a Table of Contents has been created for the convenience of the reader.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
SMOKYadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading In addition, a Table of Contents has been created for the convenience of the reader.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE RAID OF THE GUERILLA," "THE PROPHET OF THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS," "THE FAIR MISSISSIPPIAN," ETC.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This paragraph in Chapter II. is obviously a printer's error: Here they found a change of sentiment prevailing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Although failing in no observance of courtesy, Mrs. Briscoe had been a little less than complaisant toward the departed guest.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading This had been vaguely perceptible to Briscoe at the time, but now she gency constrained him.
