used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
(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 For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
ARRANGEMENTSnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
Bathurst
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From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
Dinah
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From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
Dinah's
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From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
Everard
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From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
innateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneɪt/
not established by conditioning or learning
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
Isabel
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From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
Isabel's
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From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
not any; not one
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
one of four equal parts
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
quenchingnounUS /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/
the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
regaladjectiveUS /ˈriːɡəl/
belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
SecretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
carry out
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
a just detectable amount
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
ungraciousadjective
lacking charm and good taste
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading For though Isabel's regal carriage and low, musical voice, marked her as one of the hated species, her gentleness banished all impression of pride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS It was certainly not love at first sight that prompted Mrs. Bathurst to take a fancy to Isabel Everard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Secretly Dinah had dreaded their meeting, fearing that innate antagonism which her mother invariably seemed to cherish against the upper class.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She treated Dinah's mother with an assumption of friendliness that had in it no trace of condescension, and she was so obviously sincere in her wish to establish a cordial relation that it was impossible to remain ungracious.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But within a quarter of an hour of their meeting she was aware of a change of attitude, a quenching of the hostile element, a curious and wholly new sensation of peace.
