used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
Forsyths
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From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
set up or found
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
increasinglyadverbUS /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/
advancing in amount or intensity
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
Kenneth
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From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
Nelly
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From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
on one occasion
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
and nothing more
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
requestingverbUS /rɪˈkwestɪŋ/
-ing form of “request” — express the need or desire for
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
express in words
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
in the near future
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
be standing; be upright
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
carry out
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Captain Gates more than once came to my rescue; but since I felt he had betrayed my confidence a few evenings before, I could not talk with the same freedom to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
town'snounUS /taʊnz/
possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Kenneth was the only one who was continually bringing forward serious topics of conversation in my presence, and requesting me to give him my views on them.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Nelly and Violet treated me as a sister, and Constance was too much engrossed at present with her own concerns to take much notice of me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He never let me alone, and though I tried to keep out of his way, and say as little as possible, I found it increasingly difficult.
which person or people
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TAKING A STAND 'Who is not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him.'--_Longfellow._ I was soon at home with the Forsyths.
