used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
acquiesceverbUS /ˌækwiˈes/
to agree or express agreement
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
in addition
From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At six o'clock Basil came for Ethel.
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading At six o'clock Basil came for Ethel.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At six o'clock Basil came for Ethel.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading Her usual despondency seemed to have disappeared.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Her usual despondency seemed to have disappeared.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
Ethel
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From this reading At six o'clock Basil came for Ethel.
divisible by two
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
fianceenounUS /fiˈænsi/
a woman who is engaged to be married
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At six o'clock Basil came for Ethel.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her usual despondency seemed to have disappeared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her usual despondency seemed to have disappeared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
humble-minded
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From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
kindlinessnoun
friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
McMahon
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From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
McMahon's
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From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At six o'clock Basil came for Ethel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
on the contrary
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her usual despondency seemed to have disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At six o'clock Basil came for Ethel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He noticed also that in addition to the access of kindliness, there was a distinct patronage in Mrs. McMahon's manner.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A humble-minded man, and bitterly conscious of his unsuccessful life, he was certain that such a radiant being as Ethel was a thousand times too good for him, and was even inclined to acquiesce in the old lady's estimate in a way that provoked his fiancee enormously.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. McMahon greeted him rather more kindly than usual, and he noticed it with some surprise, for he was always conscious that the old lady did not care much for him.
