used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How's Mr. Good?" she asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
centred
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From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading It was she herself, however, who recalled the distressing situation.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was she herself, however, who recalled the distressing situation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
How's
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From this reading "How's Mr. Good?" she asked.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was she herself, however, who recalled the distressing situation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was she herself, however, who recalled the distressing situation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "How's Mr. Good?" she asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was she herself, however, who recalled the distressing situation.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was she herself, however, who recalled the distressing situation.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was she herself, however, who recalled the distressing situation.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SECRET REVEALED I But more pressing matters drove the curious problem presented by his sister and Good temporarily out of Roger's mind.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Somewhat to his surprise her father echoed the question, with what seemed like more than a mere polite interest.
which person or people
From this reading It was she herself, however, who recalled the distressing situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
Wolcott
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From this reading He was dining with Molly Wolcott that evening, and, as he dressed, his thoughts, quite properly, centred exclusively in her.
