used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Only her pride kept her from betraying her disappointment in him and running away.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Only her pride kept her from betraying her disappointment in him and running away.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
broachingverbUS /ˈbroʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “broach” — bring up a topic for discussion
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Only her pride kept her from betraying her disappointment in him and running away.
dissimulationnoun
the act of deceiving
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only her pride kept her from betraying her disappointment in him and running away.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
Jim
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From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Only her pride kept her from betraying her disappointment in him and running away.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
Lou
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From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
engage in
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
a particular point in time
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
note-book
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From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
and nothing more
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Only her pride kept her from betraying her disappointment in him and running away.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
RevelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Only her pride kept her from betraying her disappointment in him and running away.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
hard to endure
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
unversedadjective
not having had extensive practice
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Revelations The next morning was a trying one for them both.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Jim felt dully that something was the matter, but the girl's manner baffled him, and he could not make up his mind as to whether she had glanced in the note-book or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It did not seem like her to do so deliberately, but if she had he could only make things worse by broaching the subject, since he was not at the moment in a position to explain.
but in spite of that
From this reading As for Lou, she was trying her best to appear her old self with him, but dissimulation was an art in which she was as yet unversed, and her whole nature rebelled against playing a part.
