used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/
helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Katie was unable to accompany him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
ChristendomnounUS /ˈkrɪsəndəm/
the collective body of Christians throughout the world and history (found predominantly in Europe and the Americas and Australia)
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
didna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "She didna like," she said.
accept an excuse for
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Katie was unable to accompany him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
Katie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Katie was unable to accompany him.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "She didna like," she said.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
easily agitated
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
free from harm or evil
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She didna like," she said.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She didna like," she said.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Katie was unable to accompany him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In her case it really existed as a fact, for she suffered from a genuine pain which she had not sufficient knowledge or fashion to call "nervous", but which, more than likely, really came under that designation.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Katie was unable to accompany him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SERGEANT ON HIS TRIAL The Sergeant went to church in the afternoon, but he went alone.
at the time that
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But this excuse being not quite satisfactory to her conscience, she had recourse to that accommodating malady which comes to the rescue of universal Christendom when in perplexity--a headache.
