used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
(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 AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
Anstruther
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From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
any thing at all
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
fearless and daring
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
Cecil
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From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
Charlie
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From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
drawing-room
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From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
divisible by two
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
set up or found
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
Haigh
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From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
and nothing more
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
key-notes
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From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
the force of workers available
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
monopoliseverb
have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
monopolised
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From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
not any; not one
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
on one occasion
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
Rossiter
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From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
sharpsnounUS /ʃɑːrps/
plural of “sharp” — a musical notation indicating one half step higher than the note named
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
not in physical motion
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
carry out
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
in the direction of
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
hard to endure
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was very particular in keeping the conversation general in the drawing-room that evening, and in checking any tendency towards confidential talks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER ALL---- But Christmas Eve passed on, the new agreement was brought and signed, and still Charlie did not come.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
at the time that
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Captain Rossiter did once by a bold stroke succeed in getting Cecil to linger at the piano, trying over the accompaniment of a new song which had just reached him from England; but before he could guide the conversation round to anything more interesting than key-notes and sharps, Lady Haigh moved over to a chair close to the instrument, and the rest of the company followed.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But they had no chance, as they were ready to acknowledge ruefully at night; for even if Miss Anstruther had been willing to let herself be monopolised, Lady Haigh would not have allowed it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The other young men looked at one another and laughed when they found that he had not appeared, and one or two betrayed symptoms of an inclination to take his place and monopolise Cecil.
