used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
anew
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
(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 Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
lacking funds
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
ceremoniousadjective
characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
Cragsfoot
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From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
in a free manner
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
hardnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrdnəs/
the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
and nothing more
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
for more time
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
Lucinda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
mindedadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪndəd/
(used in combination) mentally oriented toward something specified
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
absolutely essential
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
not any; not one
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
PagetnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
by chance
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
ratifyingverbUS /ˈrætəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ratify” — approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
Self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The picture of her on her first evening there stands out vivid in my memory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading She was minded to come closer in intimacy; for in these recent days—before and just after our wedding—a happy confidence seemed to possess her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
at the time that
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Paget had received her with affectionate, but perhaps somewhat ceremonious, courtesy; there was a touch of ratifying a treaty of peace in his manner.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Self-defense and the hardness it has to carry with it were necessary to her no longer; she reached out more freely for love and friendship, and broke the bounds of that thoughtful isolation which had so often served to keep the woman herself apart from all about her.
a late time of life
From this reading IN FIVE YEARS WINTER had set in again when Lucinda and I came together to Cragsfoot.
