used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
matters of personal concern
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
exhale hard
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
GENUINEadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading GENUINE!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
Landors
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From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
LossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
MACKENZIEnounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
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 It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
on one occasion
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
be seated
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Losses here and embarrassments there dated nearly, though not quite, so far back as their marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
not known
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
the words that are spoken
From this reading MACKENZIE had to sit down, absolutely panting under the blow, and for once without words, as her husband gave a few particulars.
a late time of life
From this reading It appeared that the Landors' affairs had been for some years in an involved condition, unknown to many of their most intimate friends.
