used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
matters of personal concern
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
for the most part
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
Deena
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From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
French'snounUS /ˈfrentʃɪz/
possessive form of “french” — the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
neighbor'snounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
possessive form of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
reunitedverbUS /ˌriːuːˈnaɪtɪd/
past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
express in words
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
self-disciplinenoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading These thoughts passed through his mind the morning after their encounter at the opera, as he finished his breakfast at the Savoy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
hard to endure
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was his misfortune that every meeting made his self-discipline harder, for, if they lived, he had got to see her under still more trying circumstances--reunited with a husband who misunderstood her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Being in the same town with Deena, he decided that he could not well avoid visiting her, to say nothing of Ben.
which person or people
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His property was chiefly in real estate, and the distinguished law firm who managed his affairs had summoned him to confer with a tenant who was desirous of becoming a purchaser.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading French's visit to New York was not the result of any weakening resolution in regard to his neighbor's wife; the object was business.
