used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading Iris gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
(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 Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
a female human offspring
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
defences
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From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Iris gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
divisible by two
From this reading Iris gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Iris gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
furtherancenounUS /ˈfɜːrθərəns/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Iris gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Iris gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
groundlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊndləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
Henley
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From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
HENLEY'S
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From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
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 gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
ironcladadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnklæd/
sheathed in iron plates for protection
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
a female domestic
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
absolutely essential
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
and nothing more
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Iris gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
SorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Sorely tried by anxiety and suspense, she needed all that rest and tranquillity could do for her.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Acting under a delusion of this kind, he imagined symptoms which rendered a change of residence necessary from his town house to his country house, a few days only after his daughter had decided on the engagement of her new maid.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Iris gladly, even eagerly, adapted her own wishes to the furtherance of her father's plans.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HENLEY'S TEMPER PROVIDED by nature with ironclad constitutional defences against illness, Mr. Henley was now and then troubled with groundless doubts of his own state of health.
