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From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
any thing at all
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
bigotedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡətɪd/
blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or opinion and intolerant toward others
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
for the most part
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
demonstrativelyadverb
in a demonstrative manner
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
deprecatedverbUS /ˈdeprəkeɪtəd/
past form of “deprecate” — express strong disapproval of; deplore
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
at any time
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
Faversham
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From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
Golfney
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From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
half-past
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From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
immediately past
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
engage in
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
on the contrary
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
Sabbatariannoun
one who observes Saturday as the Sabbath (as in Judaism)
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He always expected a rather more elaborate dinner and never failed to go to sleep after luncheon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the last few days his mind, chiefly owing to lapse of time, had been easier concerning Bridget.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He allowed himself an extra cigar or two, and, in short, deprecated anything which threatened to disturb his peace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Without being demonstratively affectionate, she appeared as cheerful as ever, so that he reached Number 5, Golfney Place at half-past three this afternoon with every hope of spending an agreeable hour or two in her presence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading MARK MAKES A BEGINNING Colonel Faversham, without being a bigoted Sabbatarian, liked to make a difference between Sunday and the other six days.
