used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
baulked
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From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
Dagmar
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From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
eh
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From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
Ethel
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From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
divisible by two
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
fascinations
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From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
go away from a place
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
leerverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
not any; not one
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
Peckover
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From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
except for; apart from
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading And Miss Dagmar, save in the matter of temper, was quite as interesting an object for his attentions as her sister.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
hard to endure
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
utilizeverbUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪz/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, however, unfortunate that Miss Ethel had to leave her lover and her sister together.
we've
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From this reading "Well," he observed with a leer, "while they are settling their differences we've got to amuse ourselves, eh?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was considerably more to the point, her manner suggested that she was even more susceptible to his fascinations than Ethel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peckover, baulked of a kiss in one direction, was by no means above trying for one in another; and, while Ethel was getting off with the old love, thought he might as well utilize the opportunity in getting on with the new.
