used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
(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 DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
Arnault
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From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It seems as if it would ever be hope deferred to me, Miss Wildmere," he said, gravely.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I'm so sorry," she began, in some embarrassment.
the act of breaking something
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
CONFIDENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
couldn't
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From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
DISHEARTENINGadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading "I'm so sorry," she began, in some embarrassment.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
at any time
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
the act of departing
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "It seems as if it would ever be hope deferred to me, Miss Wildmere," he said, gravely.
Graydon
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From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It seems as if it would ever be hope deferred to me, Miss Wildmere," he said, gravely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm so sorry," she began, in some embarrassment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
an instinctive motive
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
immediately past
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems as if it would ever be hope deferred to me, Miss Wildmere," he said, gravely.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems as if it would ever be hope deferred to me, Miss Wildmere," he said, gravely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'm so sorry," she began, in some embarrassment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I'm so sorry," she began, in some embarrassment.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I'm so sorry," she began, in some embarrassment.
not in physical motion
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We can still have our drive and enjoy it all the more from hope deferred."
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
Wildmere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Of course I couldn't know last night that it would rain in the morning, and so promised Mr. Arnault this afternoon."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DISHEARTENING CONFIDENCES Under a renewed impulse of loyalty Graydon intercepted Miss Wildmere as she was going to her room, and said: "The clouds in the west are all breaking away--they ever do, you know, if one has patience.
