used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
anew
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
(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 Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
in addition
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
at any time
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
a boy or man
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
a young female
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
a message received and understood
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
Letty
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From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
OAKnounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE OAK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
rebukedverbUS /rɪˈbjuːkt/
past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
express in speech
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OAK.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the morning, as she narrated the events of the evening, she told her aunt of the acquaintance she had made, and that he had seen her home.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
vaguestadjectiveUS /ˈveɪɡɪst/
superlative of “vague” — not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
Wardour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Wardour knew all about Tom's mother, or thought she did, and knew little good; she knew also that, although her son was a general favorite, her own son had a very poor opinion of him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This information did not please the old lady, as, indeed, without knowing any reason, Letty had expected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On these grounds, and without a thought of injustice to Letty, she sharply rebuked the poor girl for allowing such a fellow to pay her any attention, and declared that, if ever she permitted him so much as to speak to her again, she would do something which she left in a cloud of vaguest suggestion.
