used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
Audrey
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From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
callousadjectiveUS /ˈkæləs/
emotionally hardened
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
Coralie
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From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
a female human offspring
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
domineeringadjectiveUS /ˌdɑːməˈnɪrɪŋ/
tending to domineer
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
a young female
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
the act of departing
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
of great significance or value
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
a light shade of red
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
having a point
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
do one's shopping
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
term of address for a man
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
required or under orders
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph did not call on Miss Pearl that day, as he intended to do, for the simple reason that more important business demanded his attention.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
two times
From this reading There was no doubt that when the old man recovered from the furious rage into which he had fallen when accused of the crime he would think twice before admitting that he had turned Audrey out of doors.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Sir Joseph, in spite of his domineering ways, was a coward, so far as social reputation was concerned, and would not risk the finger of scorn being pointed at him.
at the time that
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After returning with Audrey to the Pink Shop he walked away, thinking, with some irritation, over the disagreeable position in which the girl was placed by the callous behaviour of her father.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Certainly, as Audrey was supposed to be going in for figure treatment, her stay with Madame Coralie was reasonably accounted for, and Ralph guessed that Sir Joseph would offer this excuse to his friends when they asked after his daughter.
