used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
Alan
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From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
applaudingverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
contributingadjectiveUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
Decourcy
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From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
deliberatenessnoun
a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
else
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From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
at any time
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
Gaston
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From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
the act of departing
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
an established custom
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
Margaret
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From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
not any; not one
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every night there was something pleasant going on, and Alan was always at hand, to act as escort, if no one else held the place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Ever since Mrs. Gaston had called attention to the fact that Alan Decourcy had a habit of watching her, Margaret had been conscious that it was really the case.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was hard to cherish any feeling of resentment against him, however, during that pleasant week in Baltimore, for he was kindness itself, contributing in every possible way to her comfort and enjoyment.
at the time that
From this reading He always listened attentively when she spoke, applauding by eloquent looks and smiles when her sentiments pleased him, and looking annoyed and disappointed when they did not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She could not help seeing that he was studying her with a deliberateness she felt somewhat inclined to resent.
