prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am going to tell _you_."
ambassadornounUS /æmˈbæsədər/
a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
for the reason that
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better not!" warned Roddy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am going to tell _you_."
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Possibly Senora Rojas can do that herself," said Roddy.
can't
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From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Possibly Senora Rojas can do that herself," said Roddy.
doesn't
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From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
don't
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From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
the act of departing
From this reading But I am going to tell _you_."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Possibly Senora Rojas can do that herself," said Roddy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I am going to tell _you_."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Better not!" warned Roddy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
by chance
From this reading "Possibly Senora Rojas can do that herself," said Roddy.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
Roddy
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From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
Rojas
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From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Possibly Senora Rojas can do that herself," said Roddy.
SenoranounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːrə/
a Spanish title or form of address for a married woman; similar to the English “Mrs” or “madam”
From this reading "Possibly Senora Rojas can do that herself," said Roddy.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
servingnounUS /ˈsɜːrvɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
express in words
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "Better not!" warned Roddy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No, she can't!" returned Caldwell sharply, "because she doesn't know, and we don't mean to tell her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I am going to tell _you_."
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading Already Roddy resented the fact that Caldwell was serving as the ambassador of Madame Rojas, and there was, besides, in his manner something which showed that in that service he was neither zealous nor loyal.
