used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
catholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
deem to be
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
your usual mood
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
drawing-room
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From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
one or the other of two
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
enactedverbUS /eˈnæktəd/
past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
set up or found
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
Halifax's
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From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
impressionsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
KendalnounUS /ˈkendəl/
a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
something that is lost
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
on-looker
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From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
purestadjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrəst/
superlative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
without much difficulty
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
registrationnounUS /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
the act of enrolling
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
tableaunounUS /təˈbloʊ/
a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading His memory refused to be a party to his intention, and the tableau recurred to him with a persistence which he found distinctly disagreeable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
precisely as stated
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Realizing this, Kendal was the more at a loss to explain to himself the feeling of irritation which the recollection of the scene persistently aroused in him, in spite of a pronounced disposition, of which he could not help being aware, not to register it but to ignore it.
which person or people
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading His comprehension of human nature was too catholic very readily to permit him impressions either of wonder or contempt--it would have been a matter of registration and a smile.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If John Kendal had been an on-looker at the little episode of Lady Halifax's drawing-room in Paris six months earlier it would have filled him with the purest, amusement.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He would have added the circumstance to his conception of the type of young woman who enacted it, and turned away without stopping to consider whether it flattered her or not.
