used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
for the reason that
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
Berengaria
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From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
BerylnounUS /ˈberəl/
the chief source of beryllium; colored transparent varieties are valued as gems
From this reading Beryl did not mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Beryl did not mind.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
DurhamnounUS /ˈdɜːrəm/
a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
divisible by two
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
fool'snounUS /fuːlz/
possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
instrumentalitynounUS /ˌɪnstrəmenˈtælɪti/
a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
Julius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
conformity or harmony
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
engage in
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Beryl did not mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
not any; not one
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
paradisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
Plantagenetnoun
the family name of a line of English kings that reigned from 1154 to 1485
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then he thought it was because Bernard being in her house she was afraid lest he should be arrested through the instrumentality of his cousin should not tact be shown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CONFESSION At the request of Miss Berengaria, Durham stopped to dinner; but not even the necessity of keeping Julius in a fool's paradise could make the old lady extend the invitation to him.
in the direction of
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
belonging to which person
From this reading A scoundrel himself, Julius was always suspicious of others, and constantly strove to learn why Miss Berengaria, whose honest character he knew, displayed such courtesy towards him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He knew perfectly well that he was no favorite with Miss Plantagenet, and often wondered why she was so polite to him.
