used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
for the reason that
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
ElmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
else
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From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
HarrodnounUS /ˈherəd/
English merchant who expanded his father's shop in London into a prestigious department store (1841-1905)
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
how
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From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
be the source of pain
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
absolutely essential
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
not any; not one
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
no person; not anyone
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
express in words
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
soiledadjectiveUS /sɔɪld/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
required or under orders
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Harrod was becoming quite a favorite with her, or she would never have taken so much trouble for his comforts--it was no necessary duty on her part.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
at the time that
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
a Caucasian
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I took covert means of finding out that father and Reuben had seen him, and that he was well; and I am quite sure that I blushed with pleasure when, on the morning of the third day, mother said that she was certain the white curtains at "The Elms" must be getting soiled, and suggested that I should carry up a new pair.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Two whole days passed without Mr. Harrod coming to the Grange.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I dare say nobody else noticed it; I dare say _I_ should not have noticed it if--if I had not thought that he would come to inquire how I did after our adventure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I was always supposed to resent being asked how I did: and here I was, quite hurt because a young man whom I had known not three months had omitted to do so.
