used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
(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 ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
have
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
unvarying in nature
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
the act of departing
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading Her doom has struck.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
ELSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
embankmentnounUS /emˈbæŋkmənt/
a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her doom has struck.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her doom has struck.
HERESYnounUS /ˈherəsi/
any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
and nothing more
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
and nothing more
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
preachments
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From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
preceptsnounUS /ˈpriːsepts/
plural of “precept” — rule of personal conduct
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
rewardsnounUS /rɪˈwɔːrdz/
plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
not in physical motion
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Her doom has struck.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
moving very fast
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For they are accustomed to a formula in all such tales and are not likely to abide a departure from it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The frightful end which will be hers is only a deferred matter still in the hands of her historian: The dark river, a rushing car over an embankment to swift oblivion, a living agony of remorse,--the rewards it will be noted bear a distinct resemblance each to the other.
which person or people
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ALL ELSE IS HERESY There are certain people, good people to whom orthodox precepts and preachments are more than the constant evidence of their own eyes, who will find displeasure in this story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading By it they have come to know immediately, whenever a woman with instincts of doubtful propriety is introduced early in the action, just what to expect.
