used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF TO A HOME AGAIN.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
matters of personal concern
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
anew
From this reading OFF TO A HOME AGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
Doreen's
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From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading OFF TO A HOME AGAIN.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
not any; not one
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO A HOME AGAIN.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
Stacey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO A HOME AGAIN.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
Vava
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From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
Whartons
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From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
at the time that
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But a week later, when the little house was practically taken, Miss Wharton had a letter from Mr. Stacey which made her think that 'people' did interest themselves in her private affairs, and mingled with her gratitude was a feeling of resentment.
which person or people
From this reading However, she read the letter to Vava, who by no means shared this resentment.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'Sending us some surplus furniture which is not wanted up there, and will nearly furnish our little house, is he?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mystery of Doreen's behaviour being cleared up, the two Whartons thought no more of Mr. James and his acquaintance with their movements.
