used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
Baradell
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From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
lacking funds
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
else
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From this reading "There is someone else.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
divisible by two
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
apart from; not including
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is someone else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
passionatelyadverbUS /ˈpæʃənətli/
with passion
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "There is someone else.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I saw suspicion and anger gathering slowly in her face, and finally she stepped back and clenched her hands.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is someone else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
in the direction of
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
hard to endure
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
unconventionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈvenʃənəl/
not conforming to accepted rules or standards
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose it was inevitable that even my best efforts at being pleasant should have failed to convince Lady Baradell that my feelings towards her had not changed.
accept gladly
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People do not as a rule choose quite such unconventional hours for calling except with the expectation of a considerably more enthusiastic welcome than I was prepared to offer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why are you trying to deceive me?" she broke out passionately.
