used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
AdonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
adorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
(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 His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
Archibald
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From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
Archibald's
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From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
for the reason that
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
Cecilia
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From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
Chetwoode
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From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
Claud
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From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
permission to do something
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
disapprobationnoun
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
distraitadjective
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
elapses
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From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
an opposing military force
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
at any time
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
the organ of sight
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
an act that fails
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
a boy or man
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
ill-temperedadjective
annoyed and irritable
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
immediately past
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
Lilian
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From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
and nothing more
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
established beyond doubt
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
with speed
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
express in words
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
term of address for a man
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
express in speech
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
the season of growth
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
Steyne
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From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
male cat
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
ungraciouslyadverb
without grace; rigidly
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
under normal conditions
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
which person or people
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Tom Steyne and his wife and their adorable baby come to them for a week, it is true, and try by every means in their power to lighten the gloom that hangs over the house, but in vain.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His disclosure he knows by instinct will be received ungraciously and with disapprobation, not only by Lady Chetwoode, but by Sir Guy, who has all through proved himself an enemy to the cause.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Guy is obstinately _distrait_, not to say ill-tempered; Lilian is fitful,--now full of the wildest spirits, and anon capricious and overflowing with little imperious whims; Archibald, though rapidly mending, is of course invisible, and a complete dead letter; while Cyril, usually the most genial fellow in the world and devoid of moods, is at this particular time consumed with anxiety, having at last made up his mind to reveal to his mother his engagement to Cecilia and ask her consent to their speedy marriage.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "_Claud._--In mine eye, she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on."--_Much Ado About Nothing._ Because of Archibald's accident, and because of much harassing secret thought, Christmas is a failure this year at Chetwoode.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet another full month elapses, and already the first glad thought of spring is filling every breast, before he really brings himself to speak upon the dreaded subject.
