used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
(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 BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
BERTHA
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From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
Bertie
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From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
clothing in general
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
Congdon
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From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
don't
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From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
take in solid food
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
FORDYCE
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From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
Haney
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From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
I'll
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From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
impassivitynoun
apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
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 She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
a particular point in time
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
not any; not one
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
carry out
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was not in awe of Mrs. Congdon, however much she might admire her husband's skill, and she knew their home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
precisely as stated
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BERTHA MEETS BEN FORDYCE For all her impassivity, Bertha was really elated by this invitation, for she liked Congdon, and had a very high opinion of his powers.
at the time that
From this reading As they rode away she was mentally casting up in her mind a choice of clothes, when Haney remarked: "Bertie, I don't believe I'll go to that dinner."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a small house on a side street, and did not compare for a moment with her own establishment, in which she had begun to take a settled pride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She experienced no special dread of the dinner, for it appeared to her at the moment to be a simple sitting down to eat with some friendly people.
