used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
(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 Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could the warm-blooded young man do but kiss her with fervor?
having made preparations
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What could the warm-blooded young man do but kiss her with fervor?
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading What could the warm-blooded young man do but kiss her with fervor?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
Guilford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading What could the warm-blooded young man do but kiss her with fervor?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What could the warm-blooded young man do but kiss her with fervor?
take in marriage
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
modificationnounUS /ˌmɑːdəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
not any; not one
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
on one occasion
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
the act of departing politely
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
slandernounUS /ˈslændər/
words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
not in physical motion
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
warm-bloodedadjective
having warm blood (in animals whose body temperature is internally regulated)
From this reading What could the warm-blooded young man do but kiss her with fervor?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What could the warm-blooded young man do but kiss her with fervor?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Duncan had no choice but to accept an arrangement which, after all, had much of joy and still more of promise in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they were on the point of parting, Barbara--with something like a struggle--made an addition to the compact.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Duncan was disposed to plead for better terms, but the little lady had fully made up her mind and would accept no modification of the treaty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If that slander sticks to you, Guilford, I'll marry you at once and give it the lie."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading What could the warm-blooded young man do but kiss her with fervor?
