used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
any person at all
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
the specified day of the month
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
evaporatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvæpəreɪtəd/
drawn off in the form of vapor
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
at any time
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
a young female
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
GRATISadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəs/
costing nothing
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What was it?
Jane
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From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
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 Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
laboriousadjectiveUS /ləˈbɔːriəs/
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
for more time
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
MillersnounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
plural of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
easily agitated
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
not any; not one
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
on one occasion
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
an angry dispute
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
Sandown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
propel through the air
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
treasuredadjectiveUS /ˈtreʒərd/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The girl did not bet, she had no quarrel with anyone, nor had she lost any treasured bit of jewellery,--something had gone much deeper than _that_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was it?
at the time that
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
WolfenounUS /wʊlf/
United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)
From this reading "ADVICE GRATIS" For once, Mrs. De Wolfe was hopelessly puzzled; something had happened the day of the races at Sandown; for ever since that date, Nancy was a changed creature; her amazing spirits appeared to have evaporated; she no longer entered into plans, with the same keen enthusiasm, but was restless, nervous, and given to surprising fits of silence.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Nancy described in somewhat laborious detail, the crowd, the heat,--which had given her a headache,--she had met masses of people she knew, including the Hicks, and Teddy; the Millers were there in great force, including Lady Miller in a wonderful French frock; but the glare was dreadful, and she had not enjoyed herself one bit.
Wynne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her anxious chaperon dated this phase, from the afternoon when she had confided her charge into the hands of Jane Wynne; yet Jane Wynne could throw no light on the matter--although her aunt had approached her with the most careful, and subtle questions.
