used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
Blanche
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From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And Mr. Ravensworth was requested to bring his wife.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
despatched
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From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading IN THE EAST WING.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
at any time
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Mr. Ravensworth was requested to bring his wife.
ignominiouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE EAST WING.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
Marshdale
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From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And Mr. Ravensworth was requested to bring his wife.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
Ravensworth
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From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading And Mr. Ravensworth was requested to bring his wife.
free from harm or evil
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
Identical; not different.
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE EAST WING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the telegrams was to Charles Strange, the other to Arnold Ravensworth; and both were to the same effect--they must hasten down to Marshdale to her "protection" and "rescue."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading IN THE EAST WING.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading What will not a jealous and angry woman do?
but in spite of that
From this reading On the next morning (Friday) Blanche Level, believing herself to be more ignominiously treated than ever wife was yet, despatched a couple of telegrams to London, both of them slightly incomprehensible.
