used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
Calvert
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From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
draftsnounUS /dræfts/
plural of “draft” — a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
divisible by two
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
every person
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
GraingernounUS /ˈɡreɪŋdʒər/
United States composer (born in Australia) who lived in London and collected English folk songs (1882-1961)
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A preference which, with whatever tact shrouded, showed itself in various shapes.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
go away from a place
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
Loyd
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From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading A preference which, with whatever tact shrouded, showed itself in various shapes.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
secondsnounUS /ˈsekəndz/
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A preference which, with whatever tact shrouded, showed itself in various shapes.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A preference which, with whatever tact shrouded, showed itself in various shapes.
shroudedverbUS /ˈʃraʊdɪd/
past form of “shroud” — cover as if with a shroud
From this reading A preference which, with whatever tact shrouded, showed itself in various shapes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
subsisted
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From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading A preference which, with whatever tact shrouded, showed itself in various shapes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “I perceive,” said Calvert one morning, as they sat at breakfast together, “my application for an extension of leave is rejected.
in the direction of
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
the topmost one of two
From this reading I am ordered to hold myself in readiness to sail with drafts for some regiments in Upper India!” he paused for a few seconds, and then continued.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading A preference which, with whatever tact shrouded, showed itself in various shapes.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading A preference which, with whatever tact shrouded, showed itself in various shapes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE knowledge Calvert now possessed of the humble relations which had subsisted between Miss Grainger and his uncle’s family, had rendered him more confident in his manner, and given him even a sort of air of protection towards them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Certain it is, each day made him less and less a favourite at the villa, while Loyd, on the other hand, grew in esteem and liking with everyone of them.
