used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading "He will live to accomplish what he was born for."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
brought into existence
From this reading "He will live to accomplish what he was born for."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
any strong feeling
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He will live to accomplish what he was born for."
set up or found
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
ingrainedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈɡreɪnd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
Isabel
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From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
JapsnounUS /dʒæps/
plural of “jap” — (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "He will live to accomplish what he was born for."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
a particular point in time
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
not divisible by two
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
having a supporting base
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He will live to accomplish what he was born for."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
vantage-point
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading "He is a man of destiny," said Victoria indifferently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He will live to accomplish what he was born for."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He will live to accomplish what he was born for."
in or at the place that
From this reading Lady Victoria returned to her vantage-point on the veranda, and Isabel went down to the garden fence where the three Japs were standing, and asked them if they intended to remain--half the servants had already fled from the city.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She could appreciate his wholly masculine mood, his temporary indifference to the charms of her sex, but he had an ingrained sense of responsibility, and was more considerate than the average man.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will live to accomplish what he was born for."
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Isabel, in truth, found worry as impossible as any other common emotion, nevertheless thought it odd that he did not come to them for a moment or send a message.
