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From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
speak to
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
(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 ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND MRS.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
ASHFORTH
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From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
Bellairs
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From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
fearless and daring
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
make calm or still
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
Charlie
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From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
Deane
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From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
Dora's
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From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
Ellerton
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From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
divisible by two
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
an act that fails
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
good-night
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From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
infinitynounUS /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/
time without end
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
the force of workers available
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AND MRS.
napsnounUS /næps/
plural of “nap” — a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
absolutely essential
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
relegateverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪt/
refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
uninterruptedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪntərˈʌptɪd/
having undisturbed continuity
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
precisely as stated
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The General foresaw an infinity of quiet naps and Deane uninterrupted smoking; Charlie alone chafed against the necessary interruption of his bold campaign, but, in face of Dora's calm coldness of aspect, he did not dare to lift up his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps it was part of the same policy of seclusion which made her persuade Lady Deane to travel to Paris with her in one compartment and relegate the men to another--a proposal which the banished accepted by an enthusiastic majority of two to one.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading ASHFORTH (1) All that evening Miss Bellairs was not observed--and Deane watched her very closely--to address a word to Charlie Ellerton; even 'good-night' was avoided by a premature disappearance and unexpected failure to return.
