used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
in addition
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
Annan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was rather ridiculous; he had seen her only two days before.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
Erisnoun
(Greek mythology) goddess of discord; sister of Ares
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
Hattie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was rather ridiculous; he had seen her only two days before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
and nothing more
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
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 So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
for more time
From this reading It had seemed much longer.
a female domestic
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It had seemed much longer.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
easily agitated
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
and nothing more
From this reading It was rather ridiculous; he had seen her only two days before.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather ridiculous; he had seen her only two days before.
realisationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
a musical composition that has been completed or enriched by someone other than the composer
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading It was rather ridiculous; he had seen her only two days before.
express in words
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had seemed much longer.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was rather ridiculous; he had seen her only two days before.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
Smull
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
visualisedadjective
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rather ridiculous; he had seen her only two days before.
at the time that
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Also, knowledge of her dinner engagement with Albert Smull had not quieted his impatience.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Annan arrived at the Jane Street apartment, Eris had just telephoned Hattie, the negro maid, that she had been detained at the studio; would be late; and to say this to Mr. Annan.
but in spite of that
From this reading So constantly yet unconsciously during the two days’ separation had he visualised this meeting, pictured it to the least detail, that this slight delay in realisation tightened a nervous tension of which he had been aware all day.
