used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She declined the chair which Mr. Hooper offered.
Clifford
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From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading She declined the chair which Mr. Hooper offered.
wanted intensely
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
Hooper
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From this reading She declined the chair which Mr. Hooper offered.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She declined the chair which Mr. Hooper offered.
naiveadjectiveUS /ˌnaɪˈiːv/
marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
not any; not one
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
Nora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She declined the chair which Mr. Hooper offered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
persistingadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstɪŋ/
relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
on the contrary
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
express the need or desire for
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Mr. Hooper, at her back, directed a glance at Mr. Clifford, of which, had she intercepted it, she would probably have required a prompt explanation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
be seated
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
in the near future
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
express in speech
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
UNTOprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
under normal conditions
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
(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 On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
at the time that
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
in the company of; together with
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading UNTO THE LIGHT When Nora entered she looked from one man to the other, as if she wondered by which of them her presence was desired.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On his persisting in his request to her to be seated she observed, with the naive mixture of humility and pride which became her so well, that she would rather not sit, as she was engaged in copying a passage which was more than usually involved, and to which she would like to return as soon as she could.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think, Miss Lindsay," he said, "that it is possible that you will do no more copying for me, and that the passage of which you speak may remain unfinished."
