used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIENDLY PROPOSITION.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
breakfast-room
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From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
broochnounUS /bruːtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
captiousadjective
tending to find and call attention to faults
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
set up or found
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A FRIENDLY PROPOSITION.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
LaurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
go away from a place
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
Mabel
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From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
Maitland's
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From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
PROPOSITIONnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading A FRIENDLY PROPOSITION.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
precisely as stated
From this reading The morning after the foregoing occurrence found Mabel very dull, and very captious.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was of course glad to know that the brooch had been found, but very uneasy at the manner of finding it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
at the time that
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But we will leave Mabel to her own uneasy thoughts, and look in at the pleasant family party assembled in the breakfast-room of the Laurels, as Mr. Maitland's residence was designated.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was not, in truth, sorry for the fault that she had committed, but her proud spirit chafed at the idea of being talked about in the Maitland family, especially as she knew that a young cousin of theirs, Harry Maitland, was expected to pay them a visit on this very day, when the whole affair was sure to be canvassed.
