used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
(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 are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anxiety is over--the tension of nerves is relaxed; and yet--and yet!
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Anxiety is over--the tension of nerves is relaxed; and yet--and yet!
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Who can explain it?
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
else
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From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Who can explain it?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
a room where books are kept
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
Maynard
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From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
the force of workers available
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Anxiety is over--the tension of nerves is relaxed; and yet--and yet!
not any; not one
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Anxiety is over--the tension of nerves is relaxed; and yet--and yet!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Anxiety is over--the tension of nerves is relaxed; and yet--and yet!
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
express a supposition
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
tea-party
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From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
temperamentaladjectiveUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəl/
relating to or caused by temperament
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Anxiety is over--the tension of nerves is relaxed; and yet--and yet!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anxiety is over--the tension of nerves is relaxed; and yet--and yet!
in or at that place or location
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
showing sorrow
From this reading It is a question of “temperament” we must suppose,--and probably it was a “temperamental” condition that moved pretty Sylvia Maynard to go, after the pleasant little tea-party was over and the men had retired to smoke in the old Doctor’s library, up to her own little bedroom and there give way to a passion of weeping.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
at the time that
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
which person or people
From this reading Who can explain it?
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading It is a curious, but undisputed fact that when our most ardent wishes are suddenly gratified, an unaccountable sense of dissatisfaction is apt to set in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading We are all ungrateful creatures, often sad when there is no cause for sadness, and disappointed with good fortune when it smiles upon us,--we would always have a “something else” though we are unable to explain what that “something else” should be.
but in spite of that
From this reading Anxiety is over--the tension of nerves is relaxed; and yet--and yet!
