used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All his worst fears are at once realized.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
react verbally
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All his worst fears are at once realized.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
ejectedverbUS /ɪˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “eject” — put out or expel from a place
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
ejections
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading All his worst fears are at once realized.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All his worst fears are at once realized.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
on one occasion
From this reading All his worst fears are at once realized.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
PrioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All his worst fears are at once realized.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
smartingnounUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪŋ/
a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He has evidently been walking in a great hurry, but as he sees her he comes to a dead stop.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
at the time that
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading ‘To hear an open scandal is a curse; But not to find an answer is a worse.’
the least favorable outcome
From this reading All his worst fears are at once realized.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading Mrs. Prior, thus forcibly ejected (ejections are the vogue in Ireland), commences her return journey to Crosby Park, smarting considerably under her wrongs and the big umbrella she is holding over her head.
Wyndham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She has gone but a little way, however, when, on suddenly turning a corner, she finds herself face to face with Wyndham.
