adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
ArmournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
Armours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
AWKWARDadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
constantlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnstəntli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The latter course was the only one possible.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
frustratedadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
gracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
HALF-HOURnounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter course was the only one possible.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The latter course was the only one possible.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The latter course was the only one possible.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
OtherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The latter course was the only one possible.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
unembarrassedadjective
not embarrassed
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Otherwise the Armours had lived in that unpleasant condition of being constantly "discovered."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading AN AWKWARD HALF-HOUR It is just as well, perhaps, that the matter had become notorious.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It had originally been Richard's idea, appropriated by General Armour, and accepted by Mrs. Armour and Marion with what grace was possible.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was simply a case of aiming at absolute secrecy, which had been frustrated by Frank himself, or bold and unembarrassed acknowledgment and an attempt to carry things off with a high hand.
