used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
the state of being absent
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUFFEL--THE SECRET CAVE AND CLAN.
from appearances alone
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading DUFFEL--THE SECRET CAVE AND CLAN.
CLANnounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading DUFFEL--THE SECRET CAVE AND CLAN.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
DUFFELnounUS /ˈdʌfəl/
a large cylindrical bag of heavy cloth; for carrying personal belongings
From this reading DUFFEL--THE SECRET CAVE AND CLAN.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
Eveline
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From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
at any time
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When a little way from the house, he muttered to himself:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
go away from a place
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When a little way from the house, he muttered to himself:
Mandeville
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From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading When a little way from the house, he muttered to himself:
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
by chance
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading DUFFEL--THE SECRET CAVE AND CLAN.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUFFEL--THE SECRET CAVE AND CLAN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the first few days of her illness, Duffel came to inquire after Eveline.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When a little way from the house, he muttered to himself:
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
at the time that
From this reading When a little way from the house, he muttered to himself:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With apparently the deepest solicitude for the recovery of Eveline and of sympathy for Mr. Mandeville, he took his leave.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Finding that she was likely to remain sick for a length of time, if she ever recovered, he excused himself from further attentions by pleading the necessity of a previous engagement, which would probably require his absence for a week or possibly a fortnight.
