adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
adventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
awareadjectiveUS /əˈwer/
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Later, he and the Judge had gone away together.
awokeverbUS /əˈwoʊk/
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
BAREadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
directverbUS /dərˈekt/
command with authority
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Later, he and the Judge had gone away together.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
hearingnounUS /ˈhiːrɪŋ/
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
HelennounUS /ˈhelən/
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
illadjectiveUS /ɪl/
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
ITSELFpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
JudgeverbUS /dʒʌdʒ/
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
LateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later, he and the Judge had gone away together.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
McNamara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
noonnounUS /nuːn/
the middle of the day
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
proportionateadjectiveUS /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/
being in due proportion
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Although her judgment approved the step she had contemplated the night before, still the girl now felt a strange reluctance to meet McNamara.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
talenounUS /teɪl/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Later, he and the Judge had gone away together.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that she knew no ill of him, except that implied in the accusations of certain embittered men; and she was aware that every strong and aggressive character makes enemies in direct proportionate the qualities which lend him greatness.
TRUTHnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH THE TRUTH BEGINS TO BARE ITSELF It was nearly noon of the next day when Helen awoke to find that McNamara had ridden in from the Creek and stopped for breakfast with the Judge.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had asked for her, but on hearing the tale of the night's adventure would not allow her to be disturbed.
