used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading Augustus behaved towards me with distant, cold, respect.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Augustus behaved towards me with distant, cold, respect.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Augustus behaved towards me with distant, cold, respect.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
command with authority
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Augustus behaved towards me with distant, cold, respect.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
any strong feeling
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
a social unit living together
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
how
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From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
immediately past
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Augustus behaved towards me with distant, cold, respect.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
profferred
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From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Augustus behaved towards me with distant, cold, respect.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I received from them, individually, friendly offers of service, and expressions of acknowledgment, for my tender attentions to their deceased parent.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the performance of the last melancholy duties, this afflicted family prepared to separate.
in the direction of
From this reading Augustus behaved towards me with distant, cold, respect.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I observed in his features, under a constrained appearance of composure, marks of deep and strong emotion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I declined, for the present, their invitations, and profferred kindness, though uncertain how to dispose of myself, or which way to direct my course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Augustus behaved towards me with distant, cold, respect.
