used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
(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 When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
any thing at all
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
Cecilia
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From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When he spoke to her, he looked at her as if she were a chair or a table, and when he was not speaking to her he did not look at her at all.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
constraintnounUS /kənˈstreɪnt/
the state of being physically constrained
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the drawing-room, she waited her opportunity until her mother had sat down.
drawing-room
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From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
else
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From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
Guido
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From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he spoke to her, he looked at her as if she were a chair or a table, and when he was not speaking to her he did not look at her at all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When he spoke to her, he looked at her as if she were a chair or a table, and when he was not speaking to her he did not look at her at all.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
Lamberti
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From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
Lamberti's
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From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
immediately past
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
in the recent past
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he spoke to her, he looked at her as if she were a chair or a table, and when he was not speaking to her he did not look at her at all.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the drawing-room, she waited her opportunity until her mother had sat down.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the drawing-room, she waited her opportunity until her mother had sat down.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When he spoke to her, he looked at her as if she were a chair or a table, and when he was not speaking to her he did not look at her at all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the drawing-room, she waited her opportunity until her mother had sat down.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading When he spoke to her, he looked at her as if she were a chair or a table, and when he was not speaking to her he did not look at her at all.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading When he spoke to her, he looked at her as if she were a chair or a table, and when he was not speaking to her he did not look at her at all.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When he spoke to her, he looked at her as if she were a chair or a table, and when he was not speaking to her he did not look at her at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the drawing-room, she waited her opportunity until her mother had sat down.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In the drawing-room, she waited her opportunity until her mother had sat down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
at the time that
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lamberti had the inscrutable look Cecilia had lately seen in his face, and which she took for the outward sign of his indifference to anything that did not concern his friend.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When they had dined, and had said a multitude of uninteresting things about Guido, for they were all under a certain constraint while the meal lasted, they came back to the drawing-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cecilia felt that evening as if she could resist Lamberti's influence at last, for she was out of humour with herself and with every one else.
