used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Instead he began walking up and down the dining-room, his hands clasped behind his back.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Instead he began walking up and down the dining-room, his hands clasped behind his back.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
someone who is a detective
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Instead he began walking up and down the dining-room, his hands clasped behind his back.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Instead he began walking up and down the dining-room, his hands clasped behind his back.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
at any time
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Instead he began walking up and down the dining-room, his hands clasped behind his back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
hidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead he began walking up and down the dining-room, his hands clasped behind his back.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
Jane
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From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
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 Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
not any; not one
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
Oglander's
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From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
the act of punishing
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
smarteth
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From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
suesnounUS /suːz/
plural of “sue” — French writer whose novels described the sordid side of city life (1804-1857)
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead he began walking up and down the dining-room, his hands clasped behind his back.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Instead he began walking up and down the dining-room, his hands clasped behind his back.
Wantele
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From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
which person or people
From this reading "He smarteth most who hides his smart And sues for no compassion."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading After he had closed the door behind his cousin, Dick Wantele did not go back to the little round table, its fruit and wine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The reading of Jane Oglander's letter had brought with it sharp and instant punishment.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even to her dearest woman friend Jane had said little of her inmost feelings, but the man who knew her with a far more intimate knowledge than any other human being would ever know her, understood.
