used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This annoyed him, and offended his pride, of which he possessed a ridiculous quantity.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Janet hated the sight of him, and seldom answered his questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
attractingverbUS /əˈtræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
desistverbUS /dɪˈsɪst/
choose not to consume
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
Felix
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From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Janet hated the sight of him, and seldom answered his questions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
HERITAGEnounUS /ˈherətədʒ/
practices that are handed down from the past by tradition
From this reading SELLING HIS HERITAGE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SELLING HIS HERITAGE.
HoffmannounUS /ˈhɔːfmən/
United States sculptor (1887-1966)
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
Janet
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From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
immediately past
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading This annoyed him, and offended his pride, of which he possessed a ridiculous quantity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading This annoyed him, and offended his pride, of which he possessed a ridiculous quantity.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading This annoyed him, and offended his pride, of which he possessed a ridiculous quantity.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading This annoyed him, and offended his pride, of which he possessed a ridiculous quantity.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Janet hated the sight of him, and seldom answered his questions.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading This annoyed him, and offended his pride, of which he possessed a ridiculous quantity.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
not often
From this reading Janet hated the sight of him, and seldom answered his questions.
SELLINGnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading SELLING HIS HERITAGE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Janet hated the sight of him, and seldom answered his questions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
a male human offspring
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This annoyed him, and offended his pride, of which he possessed a ridiculous quantity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
at the time that
From this reading One day, when Janet was out, he came across a letter she had carelessly left on her table, and without scruple picked it up and read it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This annoyed him, and offended his pride, of which he possessed a ridiculous quantity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was hardly to be expected that Janet should remain under the roof of Mrs. Hoffman without attracting the attention of her unscrupulous son, and at last Felix Hoffman annoyed her so persistently that his mother gave him to understand if he did not desist he would be forbidden the house.
