used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
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 Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
(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 His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
alliedadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪd/
related by common characteristics or ancestry
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
billiard-room
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From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
CIGALE
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From this reading THE SONG OF THE CIGALE.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
cuesnounUS /kjuːz/
plural of “cue” — an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
Newbold's
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From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
not any; not one
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SONG OF THE CIGALE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
and nothing more
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
Patricia
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From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
reawakenedverbUS /ˌriːəˈweɪkənd/
past form of “reawaken” — awaken once again
From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading THE SONG OF THE CIGALE.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
carry out
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SONG OF THE CIGALE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In his present state of mind he felt no inclination to join them, or take part in the employment of the hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
Tremain
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From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
unwomanlyadjective
not womanly
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
vindictivenessnounUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪvnəs/
a malevolent desire for revenge
From this reading Looked at in any light, her conduct could not but appear heartless and unwomanly, and the remembrance of it--of her scornful eyes and smiling, mocking lips--rankled in his mind and added the one touch of vindictiveness that is so closely allied to revenge, as to be a difference in name only.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His conversation with Esther had reawakened all the unrest and bitterness of his heart against Patricia.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr. Tremain, on leaving Mrs. Newbold's boudoir, made his way, without encountering any one, to the lower hall, turning instinctively from the billiard-room, from whence the sound of the cues against the balls, and an occasional exclamation proclaimed the occupation of the men.
