advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading They intended to talk with him of the matter, but deferred it for the present.
degradationnounUS /ˌdeɡrəˈdeɪʃən/
changing to a lower state (a less respected state)
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They intended to talk with him of the matter, but deferred it for the present.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
Humphrey
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From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading They intended to talk with him of the matter, but deferred it for the present.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They intended to talk with him of the matter, but deferred it for the present.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They intended to talk with him of the matter, but deferred it for the present.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They intended to talk with him of the matter, but deferred it for the present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
at the time that
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Earnest came down to breakfast the next morning, neither Mr. or Mrs. Humphrey made any allusion to the situation in which he had been brought home the previous evening.
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Soon after breakfast was over, he went up to his room, whither Mrs. Humphrey soon repaired with the package in her hand.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Humphrey advised his wife to give him the package herself, as it was to her care it had been committed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They treated him with their usual kindness, but it was evident, by his subdued manner and downcast countenance, that he felt sensible of his shame and degradation.
