absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading That tiresome fort at Dover was absorbing all her father's thoughts.
(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 Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIGNS AND WONDERS.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That tiresome fort at Dover was absorbing all her father's thoughts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading That tiresome fort at Dover was absorbing all her father's thoughts.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
a social unit living together
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That tiresome fort at Dover was absorbing all her father's thoughts.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
Flossie
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From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading That tiresome fort at Dover was absorbing all her father's thoughts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
of great significance or value
From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
and nothing more
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
a human being
From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS AND WONDERS.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That tiresome fort at Dover was absorbing all her father's thoughts.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading That tiresome fort at Dover was absorbing all her father's thoughts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The preoccupation, the infatuation, shown by the only other member of her family for something outside domestic life was too exasperating.
upsettingadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
Wardlaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That important person, Miss Flossie Wardlaw, was extremely angry!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Events were interfering with her plan of life, and upsetting all her theories of fitness.
WONDERSnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading SIGNS AND WONDERS.
