used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
in addition
From this reading She was also aware of his continued interest in Mrs. Gerald.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was also aware of his continued interest in Mrs. Gerald.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
without stop or interruption
From this reading She was also aware of his continued interest in Mrs. Gerald.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
apart from; not including
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
Gerald
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From this reading She was also aware of his continued interest in Mrs. Gerald.
Gerhardt
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From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
a person of German nationality
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
how
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From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was also aware of his continued interest in Mrs. Gerald.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She was also aware of his continued interest in Mrs. Gerald.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
Jennie
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From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
and nothing more
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
Lester
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From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was also aware of his continued interest in Mrs. Gerald.
not any; not one
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
real-estate
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From this reading It would be easier now, for Jennie had been informed of the disastrous prospects of the real-estate deal.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was also aware of his continued interest in Mrs. Gerald.
in the near future
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
express in words
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that Gerhardt was dead made no particular difference to Lester, except as it affected Jennie.
watering-place
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From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had liked the old German for his many sterling qualities, but beyond that he thought nothing of him one way or the other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He took Jennie to a watering-place for ten days to help her recover her spirits, and it was soon after this that he decided to tell her just how things stood with him; he would put the problem plainly before her.
