used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
(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 It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
black-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
cubenounUS /kjuːb/
a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
Dr
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From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
put on clothes
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
divisible by two
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
at any time
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
guessingnounUS /ˈɡesɪŋ/
an estimate based on little or no information
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
Holbrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
Maddy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
as might be expected
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
a human being
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
having a point
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
She's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
precisely as stated
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
in or at the place that
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
which person or people
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This brought the short dress into full view, together with the dainty little foot nervously beating the floor.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Half guessing the cause of her uneasiness, and feeling more averse than ever to taking part in the matter, the doctor, after a hasty survey of her person, withdrew into the background, and sat where he could not be seen.
showing curiosity
From this reading It was Guy who received her, Guy who pointed to a chair, Guy who seemed perfectly at home, and, naturally enough she took him for Dr. Holbrook, wondering who the other black-haired man could be, and if he meant to stay in there all the while.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be very dreadful if he did, and in her agitation and excitement the cube root was in danger of being altogether forgotten.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “She’s very young,” he thought; “too young, by far;” and Maddy’s chances of success were beginning to decline even before a word had been spoken.
