(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Hotchkiss doesn't know what it is, Mrs. Brown doesn't."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
Crawford'snounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "There is something very wrong in this house," declared Janet.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
doesn't
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From this reading "Hotchkiss doesn't know what it is, Mrs. Brown doesn't."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
Hotchkiss
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hotchkiss doesn't know what it is, Mrs. Brown doesn't."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "There is something very wrong in this house," declared Janet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is something very wrong in this house," declared Janet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
Janet
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From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Hotchkiss doesn't know what it is, Mrs. Brown doesn't."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
go away from a place
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
a room where books are kept
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Hotchkiss doesn't know what it is, Mrs. Brown doesn't."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
not any; not one
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
on the contrary
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "There is something very wrong in this house," declared Janet.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is something very wrong in this house," declared Janet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "There is something very wrong in this house," declared Janet.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Janet had remembered, and she had brought up the question that evening as they went up to their own quarters rather later than usual, since Cousin Jasper had been sitting with them in the library and had seemed unwilling that they should leave him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Hotchkiss doesn't know what it is, Mrs. Brown doesn't."
at the time that
From this reading THE GARDEN WALL It was very early when Oliver rolled out of bed next day, sleepy but determined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had decided, at first, to pay no attention to Anthony Crawford's suggestion, made evidently with malicious purpose; he had, indeed, almost forgotten it by the time he and Janet reached home.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "There is something very wrong in this house," declared Janet.
