Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

later than; following

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "No, I am not," said her son, angrily.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

with anger

From this reading "No, I am not," said her son, angrily.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

react verbally

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

deliberately vague or ambiguous

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

set up or found

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "No, I am not," said her son, angrily.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

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 She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

engage in

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

a particular point in time

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

not any; not one

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "No, I am not," said her son, angrily.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

and nothing more

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

a male human offspring

From this reading "No, I am not," said her son, angrily.

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

express in words

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This conversation had taken place before dinner, but after dinner she asked him another question.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was not a woman easily satisfied with evasive answers; but, nevertheless, he told her nothing of what had occurred, and left her simply in a bad humour.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Showing How Two of Miss Mackenzie's Lovers Behaved Mr Ball, on his return home to the Cedars, had given no definite answer to his mother's inquiries as to the day's work in London, and had found it difficult to make any reply to her that would for the moment suffice.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "John, you might as well tell me this; are you engaged to Margaret Mackenzie?"