used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
any thing at all
From this reading What right had he to expect anything else?
austeritynounUS /ˌɔːˈsterɪti/
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
CONFIDENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading CONFIDENCES.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
else
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From this reading What right had he to expect anything else?
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading What right had he to expect anything else?
the organ of sight
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What right had he to expect anything else?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
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 Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
come together
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
something you have to do
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
precisely, exactly
From this reading What right had he to expect anything else?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What right had he to expect anything else?
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
tremornounUS /ˈtremər/
an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear)
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What right had he to expect anything else?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many a time, in thinking carefully over the past, he had recalled the words--the very tone--in which he had addressed her, and had been dismayed to think of their reserve, which had on one or two occasions almost amounted to austerity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a second or two he held the letter in his hand, regarding the outside of it; and it was with more deliberation than haste that he opened it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Perhaps it was with some little tremor of fear--lest the first words that should meet his eye might be cruelly cold and distant.
