used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
divisible by two
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
hobbiesnounUS /ˈhɑːbiz/
plural of “hobby” — an auxiliary activity
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
illustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
JANE
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From this reading VISIT TO LADY JANE.
and nothing more
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading VISIT TO LADY JANE.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
a room where books are kept
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
Lucy'snounUS /ˈluːsiz/
possessive form of “lucy” — incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
Rosamund
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From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rosamund made herself altogether charming during the ensuing meal.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VISIT TO LADY JANE.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
precisely as stated
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading VISIT TO LADY JANE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading She was so clever that even Lucy's watchful eyes could detect nothing unusual about her.
in or at the place that
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The professor was charmed with her intelligent remarks, her interest in the architecture of the very old church where they had just enjoyed the service, and her eagerness to acquire a more profound knowledge of church architecture in general.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This was one of his own special hobbies, and he promised to lend Rosamund books on the subject, and even invited her to go into his library in the course of the afternoon to look at some illustrations which he thought would interest her.
