used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
having companions or an escort
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
in addition
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading ANXIETY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
cut with a saw
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
Seabrook
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From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
Seabrook's
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From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
not in physical motion
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
Theodore
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From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
Tregoning
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From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
Tregoning's
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From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ida also was present, and as she observed these two, her belief that Mrs. Tregoning’s hope would be fulfilled grew stronger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading IT happened that Ida saw a good deal of Theodore Tregoning during the ensuing week.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
Wilfred's
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From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Rather to Wilfred’s annoyance, he remained in the studio the whole time, lingering by Miss Seabrook’s side and distracting her attention, for she would talk to him, in spite of Wilfred’s entreaties that she would keep still.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Miss Seabrook came for her next sitting to the young sculptor, she was accompanied by Mr. Tregoning.
