used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
AixnounUS /eks/
wood duck and mandarin duck
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
Blackadder
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From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
a young person of either sex
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
the act of discovering something
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
evolveverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlv/
work out
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
give expression to
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
Henriette
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From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
imperfectlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪktli/
in an imperfect or faulty way
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
inventivenessnounUS /ˌɪnˈventɪvnəs/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
not any; not one
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
and nothing more
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
more desirable than another
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
move upward
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
express in words
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Only by slow degrees did I evolve certain definite facts and conclusions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
trickingverbUS /ˈtrɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading I had counted so securely upon tricking Lord Blackadder into a barren pursuit that my disappointment was overwhelming and paralyzed my inventiveness.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading I sat there helplessly staring at the poor creature, so full of grief and remorse that I was quite unable to rise to the occasion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading For the moment I was so utterly taken aback that I could decide upon no new plan of action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To say that I was aghast at the discovery of Lady Blackadder, or, as she preferred to call herself, Lady Henriette Standish, in Aix, and with the precious child, would but imperfectly express my feelings.
