used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
(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 A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
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From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
for the most part
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
disapprobationnoun
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
an old word for “before”
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
divisible by two
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
apart from; not including
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
yet to be or coming
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading To these Mary and John were utterly indifferent.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading To these Mary and John were utterly indifferent.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading To these Mary and John were utterly indifferent.
make reference to
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
persuasivelyadverbUS /pərˈsweɪsɪvli/
in a persuasive manner
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
on the contrary
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these Mary and John were utterly indifferent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
a source of difficulty
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To these Mary and John were utterly indifferent.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To these Mary and John were utterly indifferent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What harm, after all, was done, except for a little trouble and a little gossip?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A MAN WITH A THEORY Even Miss Bussey was inclined to think that all had happened for the best.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At first they had been rather shy in referring, before one another, to their loves, but custom taught them to mention the names without confusion, and ere long they had exchanged confidences as to their future plans.
but in spite of that
From this reading John's eloquence had shaken her first disapprobation; the visible happiness of the persons chiefly concerned pleaded yet more persuasively.
