used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
how long something has existed
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
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 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The journey home had been very quiet.
Bretherton
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From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
Eustace
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From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
Forbes
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From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
yet to be or coming
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
a young female
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The journey home had been very quiet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The journey home had been very quiet.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey home had been very quiet.
KendalnounUS /ˈkendəl/
a green dye, often used to color cloth, which is obtained from the woad plant
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
Nuneham
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From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
Paddington
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From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The journey home had been very quiet.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
Stuart'snounUS /ˈstuːərts/
possessive form of “stuart” — United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Bretherton had been forced to declare herself 'extremely tired,' and Mrs. Stuart's anxiety and sense of responsibility about her had communicated themselves to the rest of the party.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
precisely as stated
From this reading The journey home had been very quiet.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading The Sunday party separated at Paddington on the night of the Nuneham expedition, and Wallace and Eustace Kendal walked eastward together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
which person or people
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
won't
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From this reading 'It won't do to let the public see so much of me in future.
the day immediately before today
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'It is the effect of my long day yesterday,' she said apologetically to Forbes, who hovered about her with those affectionate attentions which a man on the verge of old age pays with freedom to a young girl.
