used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
in addition
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
Anastasia
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From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
antecedentsnounUS /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/
plural of “antecedent” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
cannot
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From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
divisible by two
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
a man of refinement
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
a message received and understood
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
Malford
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From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
Maloney
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From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
Maloney's
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From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
miraculouslyadverbUS /mərˈækjələsli/
in a miraculous manner
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
go across or through
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
rashnessnoun
the trait of acting rashly and without prudence
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
rigiditynounUS /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/
the physical property of being stiff and resisting bending
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
sniffverbUS /snɪf/
perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
a just detectable amount
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading If she imagined that this obvious disapproval of manner would affect Father Maloney, she was vastly mistaken, at all events as to the manner of effect produced.
precisely as stated
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
VITALadjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
vouchverbUS /vaʊtʃ/
give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
(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 She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
WHALEBONEnoun
a horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets
From this reading A VITAL QUESTION A WHALEBONE Anastasia brought a second cup for “this gentleman.”
which person or people
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I’ll not vouch for the entire accuracy of the information; to do so would be mere rashness on my part, but certain it is that the information collected by Anastasia was more than sufficient to account for her whalebone rigidity of bearing, and also for an unpleasant little sniff on receiving Father Maloney’s order.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She heard well enough the trace of guilt in Father Maloney’s voice, knew also well enough who the gentleman was, of that you may be very sure.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You cannot, believe me, pass two days, or even one day, in Malford without the majority of the population becoming fully and miraculously acquainted with your whole previous history and antecedents.
