used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
Barton
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From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
for the reason that
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
don't
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From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
evil-doer
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From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
Garratt
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From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
Hannah
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From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
conformity or harmony
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
engage in
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
Margaret
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From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
moralistnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlɪst/
a philosopher who specializes in morals and moral problems
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
with speed
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
on the contrary
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
express in words
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
teapotnounUS /ˈtiːpɑːt/
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading "I don't make a practice of it, Miss Barton, but if one is in London one is tempted to do as London does.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you go to the theatre then, Mr. Garratt?" she asked, quickly putting down the teapot, but still keeping her hand on its handle.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
hard to endure
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
precisely as stated
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading "The world should be made a wilderness for the evil-doer--" Hannah began, as if she were trying to remember a bit from a sermon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Moreover, I believe in seeing the world as it is, rather than in holding off because it is not as one wants it to be," he added, with the air of a moralist, but an obvious capacity for enjoyment lurking behind it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What you say is very true, Miss Barton," Mr. Garratt answered, sending another furtive look at Margaret, "and I never think myself that Shakespeare is as interesting as a good modern piece."
