used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
anew
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
(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 For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading IN CHARGE OF EACH OTHER.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
couldn't
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From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading IN CHARGE OF EACH OTHER.
one or the other of two
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
Fenie
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From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
Highwoods
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From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN CHARGE OF EACH OTHER.
inconsistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
displaying a lack of consistency
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN CHARGE OF EACH OTHER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN CHARGE OF EACH OTHER.
a human being
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
Trewman
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From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
Trewmans
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From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
at the time that
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Should they accept the invitation, Fenie declared that she would excuse herself with the sick headache, which she certainly would have on the occasion.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading When, however, the Trewmans did decline, on the plea of a previous engagement, Fenie was so inconsistent as to declare that she was the most miserable person alive, and that she wished she was dead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry Trewman and his sister were invited to dine with the Highwoods, although Fenie declared that after what had been said to them, neither of them would think for an instant of coming.
wouldn't
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From this reading For herself, she was sure that she couldn't and wouldn't face them for all the world, and that she never wanted to see either of them again.
