used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
anew
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
(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 “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
for the reason that
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
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 “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
companionableadjective
suggestive of companionship
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
not accessible to view
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
dyedadjectiveUS /daɪd/
(used of color) artificially produced; not natural
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
Estelle
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From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
how
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From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
engage in
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
Mapleson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
with speed
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
recurring again and again
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
strivenverbUS /ˈstrɪvən/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
believed likely
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “Done your best to _appear_ contented,” repeated Colonel Mapleson, with some bitterness, but in a tone that reached her alone.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His wife looked up quickly, and a bright flush dyed her face again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I knew if you suspected that I had any secret sorrow, you would imagine it was because I was unhappy with you, and so I have done my best to appear contented with my life.”
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I promised that I would try to make you a good wife, and I have striven to be agreeable and companionable to you.
a late time of life
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Surely, Estelle, your lot has been a hard one,” Colonel Mapleson gravely remarked, after an oppressive silence; “your sufferings have been keener than mine, and I can only wonder how you have concealed them so successfully during all these years.”
