used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Matters were in fact in a rather puzzling position.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading How Three Gentlemen Acted for the Best.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading How Three Gentlemen Acted for the Best.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The friendship and intimacy between Claudia and Stafford continued to increase.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
Claudia
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From this reading The friendship and intimacy between Claudia and Stafford continued to increase.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The friendship and intimacy between Claudia and Stafford continued to increase.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Matters were in fact in a rather puzzling position.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How Three Gentlemen Acted for the Best.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The friendship and intimacy between Claudia and Stafford continued to increase.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading How Three Gentlemen Acted for the Best.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
Haddington
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From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
How
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From this reading How Three Gentlemen Acted for the Best.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Matters were in fact in a rather puzzling position.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The friendship and intimacy between Claudia and Stafford continued to increase.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The friendship and intimacy between Claudia and Stafford continued to increase.
Kate
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From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
for more time
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Matters were in fact in a rather puzzling position.
monopolizedverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪzd/
past form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
not any; not one
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Matters were in fact in a rather puzzling position.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Matters were in fact in a rather puzzling position.
on the contrary
From this reading Matters were in fact in a rather puzzling position.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
schemedverbUS /skiːmd/
past form of “scheme” — form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
schemers
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From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
Stafford
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From this reading The friendship and intimacy between Claudia and Stafford continued to increase.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Three Gentlemen Acted for the Best.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading How Three Gentlemen Acted for the Best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The friendship and intimacy between Claudia and Stafford continued to increase.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Matters were in fact in a rather puzzling position.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The schemers schemed and the waiters upon events waited with considerable patience, but although the days wore on, the situation showed little signs of speedy development.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Eugene, whether in penitence or in pique, had turned with renewed zeal to his proper duties, and was no longer content to allow Kate to be monopolized by Haddington.
