used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
react verbally
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading His aunt, indeed, was not prone to irritation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
lacking funds
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
common-sense
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From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
at any time
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
to an extreme degree
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
an act that fails
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
GROVEnounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His aunt, indeed, was not prone to irritation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading His aunt, indeed, was not prone to irritation.
Ironsyde
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From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His aunt, indeed, was not prone to irritation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
on one occasion
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading His aunt, indeed, was not prone to irritation.
Raymond
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From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The spark fell on sufficient fuel and the face of the earth was changed for Raymond before he slept that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His aunt, indeed, was not prone to irritation.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His aunt, indeed, was not prone to irritation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE LOVERS' GROVE A little matter now kindled a great fire, and a woman's reasonable irritation, which he had himself created, produced for Raymond Ironsyde a very complete catastrophe.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Few women preserved a more level mind, or exhibited that self-control which is a prime product of common-sense; but, for once, it must be confessed that Jenny broke down and did that which she had been the first to censure in another.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading For his failure to answer her urgent appeal, his contemptuous disregard of the strongest letter she had ever written, annoyed her exceedingly.
