used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
equally
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading She was dressing.
a movement into or inward
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
at any time
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
EXPIATIONnoun
compensation for a wrong
From this reading EXPIATION.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
hand-clasp
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From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
Jorge
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From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
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 ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
Luiza
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From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
Mandolinata
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From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressing.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He returned home in a more morose mood and more weary of life than ever; on entering the hall he heard Luiza singing the _Mandolinata_, as in other times.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ON the following morning Jorge went for the first time in some days to the Department, but he did not remain long.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the street the presence of strangers and of acquaintances was alike irritating to him; he felt as if every one was acquainted with his shame; in the most innocent glance he thought he discovered some secret intention, and in the most friendly hand-clasp a token of sympathy.
