used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
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From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
any thing at all
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no danger in it.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no danger in it.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There could be no danger in it.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
else
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From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
a young female
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE PARK.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There could be no danger in it.
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 He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no danger in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
and nothing more
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading IN THE PARK.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
self-analysisnoun
a penetrating examination of your own beliefs and motives
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE PARK.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no danger in it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
a special situation
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anerley’s life had been too full of action to give him the deadly gift of introspection; but in no possible mood of self-analysis could he have regarded the temporary satisfaction of being near to and talking with the young actress as anything else than a pleasant and ordinary and harmless accident.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The easy and graceful friendship they both seemed to entertain for each other was the simplest, most natural thing in the world.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He only knew that he experienced a subtle pleasure in listening to the talk of this young girl, in watching the varying expression of her face, in admiring her beautiful eyes.
