used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
the state of being absent
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
condoleverb
express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
enduedverbUS /enˈduːd/
past form of “endue” — give qualities or abilities to
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
someone who hunts game
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
irritatinglyadverb
in an irritating manner
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
in the recent past
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
NEVIS'S
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From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
not any; not one
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
others
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From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
self-sacrificingadjective
willing to deprive yourself
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
sponsorverbUS /ˈspɑːnsər/
assume sponsorship of
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
TorontonounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
someone who visits
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEVIS'S VISITOR Florence Hunter had lately returned from Toronto and was sitting on the veranda toward the middle of the afternoon in an unusually thoughtful mood.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed, one or two of them went so far as to condole with her for his absence, and their general attitude imposed on her an unwelcome restraint.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Among other reasons for this, there was the fact that she had spent a good deal of money while she was away, and she was far from sure that she had received its full value.
which person or people
From this reading There was certainly one exception, but this man had no tact, and the lady who stood sponsor for her openly frowned at his too marked devotion, while some of the others laughed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Most of the people she had met in Toronto appeared to be endued with irritatingly respectable, old-fashioned views, and as a result of it they could not be induced to forget that she was a married woman separated for a few weeks from a self-sacrificing husband.
