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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

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From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

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From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

the two together, not just one

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

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From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

the act of departing

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

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From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

by chance

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

more desirable than another

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

with low volume

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

a reason for wanting something done

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A SLAP IN THE FACE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He was not at the house, however, as much as he had before been, for the London season was now beginning in earnest, and he was out nearly every night.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

at the time that

From this reading FRANK MAYNARD'S departure for the country had been a relief both to Captain Bradshaw and Alice, and when he returned they were able to start anew upon something like their old footing.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

during the time that

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He would have a quiet rubber for a while, and would then go into the dancing room and look on with pleasure at the admiration which Alice attracted.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.

but in spite of that

From this reading Captain Bradshaw and Alice too were a good deal out, for although the old man would have greatly preferred to remain quietly at home, yet for Alice's sake he went into society, and when there enjoyed it perhaps more than she did.