used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
for the reason that
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
brusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
not accessible to view
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
Dysart
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From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His suggestion is full of playfulness, his tone, however, is stern.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Have a game?" says he.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His suggestion is full of playfulness, his tone, however, is stern.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
playfulnessnounUS /ˈpleɪfəlnəs/
a festive merry feeling
From this reading His suggestion is full of playfulness, his tone, however, is stern.
qualmsnounUS /kwɑːmz/
plural of “qualm” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
rhododendrons
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From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Have a game?" says he.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading His suggestion is full of playfulness, his tone, however, is stern.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading His suggestion is full of playfulness, his tone, however, is stern.
Swansdown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His suggestion is full of playfulness, his tone, however, is stern.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
at the time that
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
in or at the place that
From this reading When a corner near the rhododendrons has concealed them from view, Dysart rises from his seat and goes deliberately over to where Lady Swansdown is sitting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She is an old friend of his, and he has therefore no qualms about being a little brusque with her where occasion demands it.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "I have no other but a woman's reason: I think him so, because I think him so."
