used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
(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 It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
Corinne
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From this reading “Corinne, this is my cousin, Dorothea Drummond,” she explained.
Corinne's
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From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
Dorothea
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From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
Drummond
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From this reading “Corinne, this is my cousin, Dorothea Drummond,” she explained.
else
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From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Corinne, this is my cousin, Dorothea Drummond,” she explained.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
the act of departing
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
Harriot
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From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
Harriot's
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From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
hatefuladjectiveUS /ˈheɪtfəl/
evoking or deserving hatred
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
how
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From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Corinne, this is my cousin, Dorothea Drummond,” she explained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Corinne, this is my cousin, Dorothea Drummond,” she explained.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
and nothing more
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
on the contrary
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
tartlyadverbUS /ˈtɑːrtli/
in a tart manner
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VISIT Afterward Dorothea thought how curious it was that Corinne’s complaint of the “hateful English” had annoyed her so little.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Indeed, Corinne’s announcement was a good deal like a dash of cold water in her guests’ faces; but she was evidently so much impressed by this latest war news that she could think of nothing else.
at the time that
From this reading It was as if she did not see Dorothea at all, and was for going on excitedly when Harriot cut her short rather tartly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the time she only felt abashed that the plans to surprise Harriot’s cousin with their finery seemed to have fallen flat.
