used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Reginald was changed--vaguely, almost indefinably, but certainly changed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
ANGELSnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading ONE OF EARTH'S ANGELS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reginald was changed--vaguely, almost indefinably, but certainly changed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Reginald was changed--vaguely, almost indefinably, but certainly changed.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
EARTH'SnounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading ONE OF EARTH'S ANGELS.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
an established custom
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
indefinably
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From this reading Reginald was changed--vaguely, almost indefinably, but certainly changed.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
Kate
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From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
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 was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE OF EARTH'S ANGELS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE OF EARTH'S ANGELS.
OttawanounUS /ˈɑːtəwɑː/
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
Reginald
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From this reading Reginald was changed--vaguely, almost indefinably, but certainly changed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
Stanford'snounUS /ˈstænfərdz/
possessive form of “stanford” — United States railroad executive and founder of Stanford University (1824-1893)
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was more silent than of old, and had got a habit of falling into long brown studies in the midst of the most interesting conversation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Reginald was changed--vaguely, almost indefinably, but certainly changed.
variationnounUS /ˌveriˈeɪʃən/
an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
From this reading The eyes that love us are sharp; the heart that sets us up for its idol is quick to feel every variation.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mr. Stanford's visit to Ottawa had changed him somehow, it seemed to Kate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reginald was changed--vaguely, almost indefinably, but certainly changed.
