used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
in actual fact
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
without stop or interruption
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
CONTRETEMPSnounUS /ˈkɑːntrətemps/
an awkward clash
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
promote over another
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
Heatherbloom
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From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
immediately past
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
longevitynounUS /lɔːnˈdʒevəti/
duration of service
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
march in a procession
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
prepossessed
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From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
record-making
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From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
Rolsen
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From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
not in physical motion
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It promised to be a record-making situation from the standpoint of longevity; he had never "lasted" at any one task so long before.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CONTRETEMPS More days passed and Mr. Heatherbloom continued to linger in his last position.
two times
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
unbendverbUS /ˌʌnˈbend/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A week went by; two weeks--three, and still twice a day he continued to march to and from the park with his charges.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Van Rolsen, to his consternation, seemed to unbend somewhat before him, as if she were beginning--actually!--to be more prepossessed in his favor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These evidences that he was rising in the stern lady's good graces filled Mr. Heatherbloom with new dismay; destiny certainly seemed to be making a mock of him.
