used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a feeling that the demand would be great.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
(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 Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a feeling that the demand would be great.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had a feeling that the demand would be great.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
set up or found
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
Gabrielle
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From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
GAIETYnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had a feeling that the demand would be great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a feeling that the demand would be great.
Harrowby
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From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
Harrowby's
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From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a feeling that the demand would be great.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
incriminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkrɪməneɪtɪŋ/
charging or suggestive of guilt or blame
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
Jephson's
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From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
the literary culture
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
Meyrick
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From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
Minot
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From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
not any; not one
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
carry out
From this reading Old Spencer Meyrick, already inflamed by the episode of the elder brother, was not likely to take coolly the publication of Harrowby's incriminating letters.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a feeling that the demand would be great.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
unheraldedadjectiveUS /ənˈherəldɪd/
without warning or announcement
From this reading The unheralded arrival of Miss Gabrielle Rose and her packet of letters presented no slight complication.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever the outcome of any suit she might start against Harrowby, Minot was sure that the mere announcement of it would be sufficient to blast Jephson's hopes for all time.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading TEARS FROM THE GAIETY Friday morning found Mr. Minot ready for whatever diplomacy the day might demand of him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had a feeling that the demand would be great.
