used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
Alice
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From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
move towards
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
Cane's
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From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
Enistor
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From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
come together
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
Montrose
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From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
Narvaez
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From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MEETING Having settled that Alice should go to London in that singularly short and abrupt conversation, Enistor refused to discuss the matter further.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of course the Squire had no doubt but what the affections of the young people would be engaged as Narvaez predicted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He ran up to town himself within the next four days, not so much to appear at his sister's funeral, which he duly attended, as to get the promised thousand pounds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Enistor, instructed by his master, decided that it would be best to let Montrose fall in love with Alice, and approach him in the character of a proposed son-in-law.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He did not meet Montrose, since he purposely kept out of the young man's way, in spite of Cane's suggestion that there should be a meeting.
