adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
Alice
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From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
analyzedadjectiveUS /ˈænəlaɪzd/
examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
ArthurnounUS /ˈɑːrθər/
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
conditionnounUS /kənˈdɪʃən/
a state at a particular time
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
flirtatiousadjectiveUS /flərˈteɪʃəs/
like a coquette
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
guessedverbUS /ɡest/
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
libelnounUS /ˈlaɪbəl/
a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
premonitionsnounUS /preməˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “premonition” — a feeling of evil to come
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
resultnounUS /rɪˈzʌlt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
rougheradjectiveUS /ˈrʌfər/
comparative of “rough” — having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
Russell'snounUS /ˈrʌsəlz/
possessive form of “russell” — United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
scrubbingnounUS /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
shrewder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
surfacenounUS /ˈsɜːrfəs/
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
sympathynounUS /ˈsɪmpəθi/
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There!” he said to himself.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
undercurrentsnounUS /ˈʌndərkɜːrənts/
plural of “undercurrent” — a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaning
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, Mr. Arthur Russell's premonitions were no product of mere coincidence; neither had any magical sympathy produced them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His state of mind was rather the result of rougher undercurrents which had all the time been running beneath the surface of a romantic friendship.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Never shrewder than when she analyzed the gentlemen, Alice did not libel him when she said he was one of those quiet men who are a bit flirtatious, by which she meant that he was a bit “susceptible,” the same thing--and he had proved himself susceptible to Alice upon his first sight of her.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading She was indeed “looking forward” to that evening, but in a cloud of apprehension; and, although she could never have guessed it, this was the simultaneous condition of another person--none other than the guest for whose pleasure so much cooking and scrubbing seemed to be necessary.
