used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading He was quick to appreciate her tact, and it had its effect on him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
Blanche
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From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
CHALLONER
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From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was quick to appreciate her tact, and it had its effect on him.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
set up or found
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was quick to appreciate her tact, and it had its effect on him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He was quick to appreciate her tact, and it had its effect on him.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
Keith
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From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
the force of workers available
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was quick to appreciate her tact, and it had its effect on him.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was quick to appreciate her tact, and it had its effect on him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
with low volume
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
with speed
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
RESUMESnounUS /rɪˈzuːmz/
plural of “resume” — short descriptive summary (of events)
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
rotundanounUS /roʊˈtʌndə/
a building having a circular plan and a dome
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading He was quick to appreciate her tact, and it had its effect on him.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was quick to appreciate her tact, and it had its effect on him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
in or at the place that
From this reading After dinner Mrs. Keith took Blanche away, and the men found a quiet corner in the rotunda, where they sat talking for a time.
which person or people
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
belonging to which person
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading CHALLONER RESUMES HIS JOURNEY Blake, who had known hardship, enjoyed an excellent dinner and the society of his cousin's wife, whose good opinion he rapidly gained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had seen his affection for her husband, and made him feel that he had her sympathy, without being openly pitiful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not have blamed her had she treated him with cold politeness, but instead of this she was gentle and quietly cordial.
