used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WET DAY.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
anew
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
(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 The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
coldestadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldəst/
superlative of “cold” — 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 "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A WET DAY.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
estrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
separation resulting from hostility
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
Isobel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
engage in
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
OftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
and nothing more
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
ParadenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
established beyond doubt
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
thankfullyadverbUS /ˈθæŋkfəli/
in a thankful manner; with thanks
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two had arranged to make an expedition together to the old town on the following day, but the morning proved so very wet that it was impossible for any one to go out of doors.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
precisely as stated
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The estrangement between Isobel and her friend was of very short duration after all.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading A WET DAY.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Oft expectation fails, and most oft there Where most it promises; and oft it hits Where hope is coldest and despair most sits."
in the company of; together with
From this reading That same evening they had met on the Parade, and Belle had run up with her former affectionate manner, so completely ignoring the remembrance of any differences between them that Isobel thankfully let the matter slide, only too glad to resume the friendship on the old terms, and hoping that such an unpleasant episode might not occur again.
