used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
anew
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading His wife looked at him in astonishment, and her careworn face shone in the clear moonlight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Nobody cares for a man as his own family does."
carewornadjective
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His wife looked at him in astonishment, and her careworn face shone in the clear moonlight.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
rid of obstructions
From this reading His wife looked at him in astonishment, and her careworn face shone in the clear moonlight.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nobody cares for a man as his own family does."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His wife looked at him in astonishment, and her careworn face shone in the clear moonlight.
a social unit living together
From this reading Nobody cares for a man as his own family does."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nobody cares for a man as his own family does."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife looked at him in astonishment, and her careworn face shone in the clear moonlight.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
Landolin
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From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His wife looked at him in astonishment, and her careworn face shone in the clear moonlight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nobody cares for a man as his own family does."
the light of the Moon
From this reading His wife looked at him in astonishment, and her careworn face shone in the clear moonlight.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody cares for a man as his own family does."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Nobody cares for a man as his own family does."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading His wife looked at him in astonishment, and her careworn face shone in the clear moonlight.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She was not used to such affection from Landolin, and she had never known that he felt any need of sympathy.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
We'll
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From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a source of vexation to Landolin that the people of rank of the Casino did not notice him; and as their wagon went slowly up the hill, he said to his wife, with unaccustomed tenderness:
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "We'll not concern ourselves at all about the world, but be happy in having each other and being together again.
