used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
on or to one side
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
having made preparations
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
Georgie
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From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
GOOD-BYnoun
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
how
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From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
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 He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
not any; not one
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
reverenced
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From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
express in words
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
only a very short time before
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For these few busy moments, the matter was as completely disposed of, as if they had spent hours in arguing it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Surely, so serious a question was never so dismissed in so short a time.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Much as he admired and reverenced her, there was a depth in her girlish nature which he had never sounded.
but in spite of that
From this reading He scarcely knew how it was that he felt so sure that he need say no more; that the brave, simple, pretty Georgie had set his poor, weak plans aside so easily, and yet so tenderly.
