used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRACE AND GODFREY.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
cause to be bored
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
greatly pleased
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Upon which Mr Harland had thought it politic to follow suit.
set up or found
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
GODFREY
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From this reading GRACE AND GODFREY.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE AND GODFREY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
Harland
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From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon which Mr Harland had thought it politic to follow suit.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Upon which Mr Harland had thought it politic to follow suit.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
not any; not one
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
PandoranounUS /pænˈdɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) the first woman; created by Hephaestus on orders from Zeus who presented her to Epimetheus along with a box filled with evils
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
the local environment
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading Upon which Mr Harland had thought it politic to follow suit.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
be seated
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Upon which Mr Harland had thought it politic to follow suit.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Upon which Mr Harland had thought it politic to follow suit.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon which Mr Harland had thought it politic to follow suit.
Vansittart
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From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
look attentively
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Godfrey Harland and Grace Vansittart were neither of them included in the amateur company that was to perform that evening on board the _Pandora_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon which Mr Harland had thought it politic to follow suit.
which person or people
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Parts had been allotted to both of them at first, but Miss Vansittart, who had no idea of acting, found so much difficulty in learning her lines and taking up her positions, that she had voted the whole concern a bore, and thrown up her engagement in consequence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that Grace would not like to sit out and watch him making mimic love to another woman, so he told her that he preferred sitting out as well; and she was only too delighted at his apparent devotion to refuse to accept it.
