used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
anew
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
Harry's
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From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
Henley's
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From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
Hugh
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From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
IRISnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
Mountjoy
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From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
and nothing more
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
railway-carriage
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From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IRIS AT HOME A LITTLE more than four months had passed, since the return of Iris to her father's house.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
unreservedlyadverb
without reservation
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
at the time that
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among other events which occurred, during the earlier part of that interval, the course adopted by Hugh Mountjoy, when Miss Henley's suspicions of the Irish lord were first communicated to him, claims a foremost place.
belonging to which person
From this reading Only waiting until they were alone in the railway-carriage, she opened her heart unreservedly to the man in whose clear intellect and true sympathy she could repose implicit trust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He listened to what she could repeat of Lord Harry's language with but little appearance of surprise.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was impossible that the devoted friend of Iris could look at her, when they met again on their way to the station, without perceiving the signs of serious agitation.
