used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
Allan
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From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
Antipas
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From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
for the reason that
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
Edom
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From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
not one, and not any
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
PERVERSENESSnoun
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
perversitynounUS /pərˈvɜːrsəti/
deliberate and stubborn unruliness and resistance to guidance or discipline
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
quelledadjectiveUS /kweld/
subdued or overcome
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
SINFULadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnfəl/
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
the season of growth
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
St
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From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading Her decision was announced one morning after a sleepless night, and after she had behaved unaccountably for three days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
look attentively
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This circumstance, while it froze in the bud every available objection to her course, quelled none of the displeasure that was felt at her woman's perversity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading SINFUL PERVERSENESS OF THE NATURAL WOMAN Two months later a certain tension in the rectory of St. Antipas was temporarily relieved.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Like the spring of a watch wound too tightly, it snapped one day at Nancy's declaration that she would go to Edom for a time--would go, moreover, without a reason--without so much as a woman's easy "because."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are not pleasing Allan," was Aunt Bell's masterly way of putting the situation.
