used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
anew
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
react verbally
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
on or to one side
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
for the reason that
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
Emma
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From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
extortedverbUS /ekˈstɔːrtɪd/
past form of “extort” — obtain through intimidation
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
a young female
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
the act of giving
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
the state of being honored
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
meddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
meditated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
not any; not one
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
bring forth or yield
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
an angry dispute
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
required or under orders
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
carry out
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
up to a particular time
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
except if; if not
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was quite miserable at telling him, because she could not get him to own what he thought, or promise to take no further notice of the circumstance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was certain he meditated more than he would own, and her fears made her apprehend that any demand for explanation or apology from Mr. Morgan, would produce a quarrel which must end in a challenge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead of giving her the assurance she required, he sometimes laughed and put her off with an evasive answer, sometimes frowned and resolutely closed his lips—sometimes told her to go away for a foolish girl, and not meddle with what did not concern her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Nothing less than the exact words, so far as she could remember them, would do for him; he supposed things twenty times worse than the truth, unless she could assert, on her honour, the exact state of the facts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After dinner Sam again drew Emma aside and would not be satisfied till he had, by close questioning, extorted from her everything that had passed.
