used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
in addition
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
couldn't
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From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
Kenyon
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From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
easily agitated
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
and nothing more
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
by chance
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was, he realised then, by far the most nervous of the five, and he recognised in her at that moment a strong likeness to his own mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
a shaky motion
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Oh, but we couldn't _possibly_ accept that," in an agitated voice; and Arthur, looking down, saw that her hands were trembling.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether or not he had intended to create a diversion by this further announcement, he had certainly achieved that object.
which person or people
From this reading Turner gave an exclamation of surprise, but it was Mrs Kenyon who answered.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She, too, had been a timid woman, apprehensive not only of danger, but also of change.
