used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
in addition
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time Percy had returned to London.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
at any time
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By this time Percy had returned to London.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading By this time Percy had returned to London.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
PERCYnounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading PERCY.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading By this time Percy had returned to London.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
carry out
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time Percy had returned to London.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time Percy had returned to London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By this time Percy had returned to London.
a source of difficulty
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His mother remained; but the terms understood between her niece and herself were those of icy politeness and reserve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So I will trouble my reader to take an interest in my report of the affair.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I learned afterwards that something of an understanding had also been arrived at between Percy and Harry; ever since learning the particulars of which, I have liked the young rascal a great deal better.
