used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (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 Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
Barbara's
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From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When not directly thwarted, she seemed to be good-natured.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
conscience-smittenadjective
affected by conscience
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
darklyadverbUS /ˈdɑːrkli/
without light
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
without deviation
From this reading When not directly thwarted, she seemed to be good-natured.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
Doria
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From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
Euphemia
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From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
freedverbUS /friːd/
past form of “free” — grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading When not directly thwarted, she seemed to be good-natured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
of the present time and place
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
Jaffery
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From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
Liosha
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From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
for more time
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
philosophicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪk/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
express in words
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When not directly thwarted, she seemed to be good-natured.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When not directly thwarted, she seemed to be good-natured.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
telephonicadjectiveUS /ˌteləˈfɑːnɪk/
of or relating to telephony
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading When not directly thwarted, she seemed to be good-natured.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
Tunbridge
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From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading A telephonic conversation with a first distracted, then conscience-smitten and then much relieved Euphemia had for effect the payment of bills at the Savoy and the retreat of the gentle lady to Tunbridge Wells.
at the time that
From this reading When not directly thwarted, she seemed to be good-natured.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Liosha remained with us, pending certain negotiations darkly carried on by my wife and Doria in concert.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading During this time I had some opportunity of observing her from a more philosophic standpoint and my judgment was--I will not say formed--but aided by Barbara's confidential revelations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barbara having freed Jaffery from immediate anxieties with regard to Liosha, easily persuaded him to pay a longer visit than he had proposed.
