used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The reader need hardly ask--it was to Juliet Carr.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
have
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
Carr
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From this reading The reader need hardly ask--it was to Juliet Carr.
put or send forth
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
Ernstein
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From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Whither was it that his thoughts first wandered?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading His next visit was to Mr. Hamilton, and there the report was very unfavourable.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
only a very short time before
From this reading The reader need hardly ask--it was to Juliet Carr.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whither was it that his thoughts first wandered?
Juliet
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From this reading The reader need hardly ask--it was to Juliet Carr.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
Malcolm
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From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
MorleynounUS /ˈmɔːrli/
United States chemist and physicist who collaborated with Michelson in the Michelson-Morley experiment (1838-1923)
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His next visit was to Mr. Hamilton, and there the report was very unfavourable.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The reader need hardly ask--it was to Juliet Carr.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His next visit was to Mr. Hamilton, and there the report was very unfavourable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader need hardly ask--it was to Juliet Carr.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading His next visit was to Mr. Hamilton, and there the report was very unfavourable.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whither was it that his thoughts first wandered?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His next visit was to Mr. Hamilton, and there the report was very unfavourable.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Whither was it that his thoughts first wandered?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reader need hardly ask--it was to Juliet Carr.
unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading His next visit was to Mr. Hamilton, and there the report was very unfavourable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
precisely as stated
From this reading His next visit was to Mr. Hamilton, and there the report was very unfavourable.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His next visit was to Mr. Hamilton, and there the report was very unfavourable.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Whither was it that his thoughts first wandered?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whither was it that his thoughts first wandered?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
at the time that
From this reading As early in the day as the usages of society had permitted, he had called upon Lady Malcolm, but, as almost invariably happens when one has a particular object in seeing any friend, male or female, both Lady Malcolm herself, and Miss Carr were reported by the servant to be out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
WhitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading Whither was it that his thoughts first wandered?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Morley Ernstein cast down the evening newspaper in disgust, and walked up and down the room with angry feelings in his heart, which would not bear control.
