used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading It was at the same time depressing and inspiring to the young man to perceive this.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
Gaston
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From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading It was at the same time depressing and inspiring to the young man to perceive this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at the same time depressing and inspiring to the young man to perceive this.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was at the same time depressing and inspiring to the young man to perceive this.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
Margaret
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From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
not any; not one
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
others
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From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading It was at the same time depressing and inspiring to the young man to perceive this.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was at the same time depressing and inspiring to the young man to perceive this.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at the same time depressing and inspiring to the young man to perceive this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
Trevennon
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From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading She was quite her usual self during the meal, but she said little to Louis Gaston, and he observed that she did not voluntarily look at him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Miss Trevennon appeared at breakfast, the morning after Major King’s visit, Mr. Gaston greeted her with more than his usual cordiality, and for the first time addressed her as “Miss Margaret.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading By the time that breakfast was ended she had managed, without awakening the least suspicion on the part of the others, to convey to Louis Gaston the conviction that she was set like steel against him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young lady replied to his morning salutation with a composed civility, and gave no sign of having observed the distinguished familiarity with which she was treated.
