used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I dined alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
cause to be bored
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading I was delighted to see the dismay this declaration caused.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading I was delighted to see the dismay this declaration caused.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
greatly pleased
From this reading I was delighted to see the dismay this declaration caused.
wanted intensely
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading I dined alone.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading I was delighted to see the dismay this declaration caused.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
be the source of pain
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
immediately past
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
determined
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was delighted to see the dismay this declaration caused.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
a state of social isolation
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
sulknounUS /sʌlk/
a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
carry out
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My station had its privileges, and I resolved to take the benefit of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was delighted to see the dismay this declaration caused.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
the words that are spoken
From this reading I was so hurt by the last words of Miss Herbert to me, that I maintained throughout the entire day what I meant to be a “dignified reserve,” but what I half suspect bore stronger resemblance to a deep sulk.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, on that day I did fall back upon the eminence of my condition, and proudly intimated that I desired solitude.
