used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
anomalynounUS /əˈnɑːməli/
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
detractsverbUS /dɪˈtrækts/
third-person singular of “detract” — take away a part from; diminish
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
Edgham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
any strong feeling
From this reading She therefore simulated emotion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
self-satisfactionnoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
simulatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
From this reading She therefore simulated emotion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She therefore simulated emotion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
unemotionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈmoʊʃənəl/
unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
unemotionlessness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ida Edgham was, in some respects, a peculiar personality.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was as much stronger, in another way, than her husband, as her predecessor had been.
which person or people
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was so unemotional as to be almost abnormal, but she had head enough to realize the fact that absolute unemotionlessness in a woman detracts from her charm.
but in spite of that
From this reading She was that anomaly: a creature of supreme self-satisfaction, who is yet aware of its own limits.
