used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
anew
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
cause to be bored
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
a person who is in charge
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
without doubt or question
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
carefully weighed
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
at any time
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
fellow-guest
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From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
a quick look
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
good-sized
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From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
HugonounUS /ˈhjuːɡoʊ/
French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
and nothing more
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
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 knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
immediately past
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
a female domestic
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
not any; not one
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
not in physical motion
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
Tancrednoun
Norman leader in the First Crusade who played an important role in the capture of Jerusalem (1078-1112)
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was, of course, a confounded bore that Hugo Tancred should have turned up just now, but Peter saw no reason for staying away for ever on that account.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Her last letter, too, had postponed his visit indefinitely, and he almost thought she was not treating him quite fairly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading More and more clearly did he realise that his chief object in coming home was to see Jan again; and here was he, still in London in the third week of June, and never so much as a glimpse of her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "THE WAY OF A MAN WITH A MAID" Peter began to feel annoyed.
wouldn't
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From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
Wren's
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From this reading He knew Wren's End was a good-sized house, and though he appreciated Jan's understanding of the fact that he wouldn't exactly choose to be a fellow-guest with such a thoroughly bad hat as Hugo Tancred, still he considered it was laying too much stress upon the finer shades of feeling to keep him away so long.
