used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The culmination was reached, however, when he escorted her and Leonora to a meeting in a large theatre one afternoon.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The culmination was reached, however, when he escorted her and Leonora to a meeting in a large theatre one afternoon.
in addition
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
AntiadjectiveUS /ˈæntiː/
not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
ANTI-SUFFRAGE
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From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
culminationnounUS /ˌkʌlməˈneɪʃən/
a final climactic stage
From this reading The culmination was reached, however, when he escorted her and Leonora to a meeting in a large theatre one afternoon.
characterized by great determination
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
Dr
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From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading The culmination was reached, however, when he escorted her and Leonora to a meeting in a large theatre one afternoon.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The culmination was reached, however, when he escorted her and Leonora to a meeting in a large theatre one afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
and nothing more
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The culmination was reached, however, when he escorted her and Leonora to a meeting in a large theatre one afternoon.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
Leonora
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From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
partialitynounUS /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The culmination was reached, however, when he escorted her and Leonora to a meeting in a large theatre one afternoon.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
statusnounUS /ˈstætəs/
the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
suffragenounUS /ˈsʌfrɪdʒ/
a legal right guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the US Constitution; guaranteed to women by the 19th amendment
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The culmination was reached, however, when he escorted her and Leonora to a meeting in a large theatre one afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ANTI-SUFFRAGE MEETING Dr. Earl redoubled his attentions to Leonora, determined to give her no just cause for complaint.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
weanverbUS /wiːn/
gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
at the time that
From this reading The doubts that had beset him disappeared, for no one could be more charming than Leonora, when she was permitted to follow her own bent.
in or at the place that
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her mother also showed her gratification at his devotion, and tried, with consummate tact, to wean him away from his evident partiality for the suffrage cause.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She gave him the best of the tracts issued by the Anti-Suffrage Society; while he was waiting for his offices to be fitted up, she took him to lectures and teas and receptions where anti-suffrage sentiment abounded, and tried in various ways to convince him of the superior social status of the "Anti" women.
