used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
Abercarne
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From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MASTER AND MAN.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
Chris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
a young female
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MASTER AND MAN.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MASTER AND MAN.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
and nothing more
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
Identical; not different.
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
in the near future
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
unpackverbUS /ənˈpæk/
remove from its packing
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
precisely as stated
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not surprising, therefore, that while Mrs. Abercarne made up her mind to go as soon as she heard of the existence of Mr. Richard, to Chris this was only another inducement to stay.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
at the time that
From this reading It was a hard matter, however, to bring her mother to her way of thinking; and when Mrs. Abercarne insisted on replacing in her trunks the things which she had begun to unpack, the young girl almost gave up hoping to change her determination.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To have a raving lunatic under the same roof with you is an experience which appeals differently to different minds.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To the middle-aged it is a fact calculated to send a “cold shiver down the back,” while to the very young it suggests untold possibilities of danger and excitement.
