used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
carefully weighed
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
diffusedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfjuːzd/
(of light rays) subjected to scattering by reflection from a rough surface or transmission through a translucent material
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
Ellery
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From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
Elton
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From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
an opposing military force
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
divisible by two
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
Madeline
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From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
many times at short intervals
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
ORIENTALadjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
Percival
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From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
rapturouslyadverb
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
RUBIESnounUS /ˈruːbiz/
plural of “ruby” — a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
have in common
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
surveysnounUS /sərˈveɪz/
plural of “survey” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
thrallnounUS /θrɔːl/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
precisely as stated
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This pair was so evidently and rapturously content that they diffused their own atmosphere.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Ellery looked to her like a fate so inferior to her own that she could afford to drop her jealousy; and since Mr. Early and Dick were now wholly released from thrall, she considered Madeline a creature too inoffensive to be reckoned an enemy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had not even the excitement of envy left her for, with the engagement of Miss Elton and Mr. Norris, much of her old enmity for Madeline faded.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She could even share the tolerant and amused pleasure with which the world surveys a love match.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ORIENTAL RUBIES As the months drifted into summer, young Mrs. Percival often felt very dull.
