used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
anew
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
eagerly desirous
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
without stop or interruption
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading * * * * * When Nigel joined his wife he found her decidedly improved.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
to an extreme degree
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
set up or found
From this reading * * * * * When Nigel joined his wife he found her decidedly improved.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading * * * * * When Nigel joined his wife he found her decidedly improved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading * * * * * When Nigel joined his wife he found her decidedly improved.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
Madeline
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From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
joined in matrimony
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
Nigel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
Nigel's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
win a victory over
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
painstakingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋ/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
by chance
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
SAILINGnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
at the time that
From this reading * * * * * When Nigel joined his wife he found her decidedly improved.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading PLAIN SAILING Whether or not it was through meeting Nigel, at any rate, Rupert became exceedingly anxious to see Madeline again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She always remained his painstaking pupil; and he seemed highly gratified with her general progress; while she continued to be equally pleased with his mode of instruction and anxious not to neglect her education in any way.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading * * * * * When Nigel joined his wife he found her decidedly improved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading * * * * * However that may be, in the early autumn Madeline, almost overcome with joy, was married to her adored and cultured instructor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It would have happened anyhow, but perhaps a little more slowly, since Nigel's rapid views may have had some influence on that more deliberate young man.
