used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
a small house with a single story
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
remove the dust from
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
enviableadjectiveUS /ˈenviəbəl/
causing envy
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
erstwhileadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/
belonging to some prior time
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
Ethel
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From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
Ethel's
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From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
idol's
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From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
engage in
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
on the contrary
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "After praising him to the skies you suddenly turn round and drag him through the dust.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The latter left Rose Cottage swayed by two emotions, disappointment and indignation; in twelve hours disappointment alone was left; in twenty-four hours disappointment was succeeded by a desire to talk the matter over.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not that they were weakening, far from it, but they wanted to look at the case squarely—and they met at Ethel's to look at it!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
worshipersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshiper” — someone who admires too much to recognize faults
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE GIRLS MAKE PEACE It would be difficult to decide which position was the more enviable, the fallen idol's or that of his erstwhile worshipers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think you are rather hard upon May—I mean Gay," said Ethel.
