used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Singlehanded and alone she had mastered his will and brought him to her feet.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Singlehanded and alone she had mastered his will and brought him to her feet.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
gravernounUS /ˈɡreɪvər/
a tool used by an engraver
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Singlehanded and alone she had mastered his will and brought him to her feet.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
Inwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading Singlehanded and alone she had mastered his will and brought him to her feet.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
come together
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
with speed
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
respectabilitynounUS /riˌspektəˈbɪlɪti/
honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
Singlehanded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Singlehanded and alone she had mastered his will and brought him to her feet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
STELLAnounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading STELLA made excuses to John Graham for not being able to see him before their appointment to meet at Inwood, and on the afternoon of the day fixed rode out of town at four o’clock alone.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
be dressed in
From this reading Her unconventional ways had ceased to excite comment in Independence since her extraordinary conduct in refusing to wear mourning for her father.
which person or people
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Singlehanded and alone she had mastered his will and brought him to her feet.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There could be no graver breach of the traditions of good society than this in the eyes of her neighbours, and so long as she remained within the pale of respectability any other feat she might perform would be of minor interest.
wreakverbUS /riːk/
cause to happen or to occur as a consequence
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
wrongedverbUS /rɔːŋd/
past form of “wrong” — treat unjustly; do wrong to
From this reading She rode rapidly, her mind in a tumult of excitement over the daring act of revenge she meant to wreak to-night on the man who had wronged her beyond the power of human forgiveness.
