used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK’S LAST TRIAL.
immediately past
From this reading JACK’S LAST TRIAL.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
Motherwellnoun
United States abstract expressionist painter (1915-1991)
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
by chance
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
Sara
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From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
express a supposition
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jack might look out of sorts, perhaps, but then Jack had been out of sorts for some time past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
the act of testing something
From this reading JACK’S LAST TRIAL.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As for Sara, the roses on her cheeks were so much brighter than usual, that some people went so far as to suppose she had stooped to the vulgar arts of the toilet.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Charles Motherwell was by her side, and she was talking to him with more than ordinary vivacity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The dinner passed over without, so far as the guests were aware, any special feature in it.
