used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
Dacre's
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From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
edgingnounUS /ˈedʒɪŋ/
border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug)
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
the organ of sight
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
Fellowes
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From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
Gwen
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From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
half-incomprehensible
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From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
a particular point in time
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
in motion
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
partook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
primitiveadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
sortingnounUS /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
a special situation
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DURING the latter part of this discourse Mr. Fellowes had been sorting the books on the small table, and had them now arranged in two separate heaps.
undercurrentnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənt/
a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gwen had been gradually edging her chair near Mrs. Fellowes and her face was alight and eager.
at the time that
From this reading Besides, there was an undercurrent of quiet anxious affection running all through her father’s half-incomprehensible speech, that struck her and kept down for the moment her usual defiant attitude of mind when had up before her parents.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Dacre’s reflections, whenever the paternal eye was off him, partook of the most primitive simplicity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Any new thing is always full of possibilities to a young creature moving out in all directions after experience.
