used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘SUCH A LORD IS LOVE.’
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Penwyn had no company manners.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
Clissold
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From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Penwyn had no company manners.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
dressing-room
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From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
every-day
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From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
located inward
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘SUCH A LORD IS LOVE.’
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading ‘SUCH A LORD IS LOVE.’
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading ‘SUCH A LORD IS LOVE.’
social deportment
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Penwyn had no company manners.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
Maurice
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From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Penwyn had no company manners.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Penwyn had no company manners.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Penwyn had no company manners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
Penwyn
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From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
sanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading ‘SUCH A LORD IS LOVE.’
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The judgment which Maurice Clissold had formed of that life, as seen from the outside, was fully confirmed by its inner every-day aspect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NOTHING could be more perfect than that serenity which ruled the domestic life of Penwyn Manor.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading They did not pose themselves before a stranger as model husband and wife, and settle their small differences at their leisure in the sanctuary of the lady’s dressing-room or the gentleman’s study.
