used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Several interesting or sparkling speeches had already been made.
in addition
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several interesting or sparkling speeches had already been made.
Borzoinoun
tall fast-moving dog breed
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
else
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From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
Emily
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From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Several interesting or sparkling speeches had already been made.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Several interesting or sparkling speeches had already been made.
Maria'snounUS /mərˈiːəz/
possessive form of “maria” — a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several interesting or sparkling speeches had already been made.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several interesting or sparkling speeches had already been made.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading Several interesting or sparkling speeches had already been made.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Several interesting or sparkling speeches had already been made.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
two times
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
precisely as stated
From this reading He did not pay very much attention to any one else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Emily was slightly disappointed to see that he did not glance at the beauty and the Borzoi more than twice, and then that his examination seemed as much for the Borzoi as for the beauty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She could not help also observing that since he had joined the circle it had become more animated, so far at least as the female members were concerned.
at the time that
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She could not help remembering Lady Maria's remark about the effect he produced on women when he entered a room.
