used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
any person at all
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
any thing at all
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
a boy or man
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
Kellynch
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From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
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 A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
the force of workers available
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
by chance
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
on the contrary
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In his rather simple and commonplace point of view he was, perhaps more like an ordinary English soldier than a barrister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was an excellent fellow, and had many good qualities, but he was not mentally by any means anything at all extraordinary; she was a very much more highly organised being in every possible way than he was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
which person or people
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading He did not worship false gods, but, not being a soldier, and having perhaps learnt more of life in some respects than they generally do, he was inclined to be rather surprised at his own cleverness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A DEVOTED WIFE To anyone who knew Percy Kellynch and his wife, it would have been a matter of some surprise to observe the extreme enthusiasm and devotion that she showed for him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Percy was exceedingly kind and straight, yet there were, doubtless, many thousands of men exactly like him in England.
