used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a consequence he remained in his room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
behooved
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From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
chamberedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərd/
having compartmental chambers
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a consequence he remained in his room.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
delegateverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪt/
transfer power to someone
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
set up or found
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a consequence he remained in his room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
Incoul
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From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
immediately past
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
Lenox
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From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
Maida
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From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE POINT OF VIEW.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE POINT OF VIEW.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As a consequence he remained in his room.
move upward
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As a consequence he remained in his room.
seemlyadjective
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
statutesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːts/
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE POINT OF VIEW.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
unwrittenadjectiveUS /ənˈrɪtən/
based on custom rather than documentation
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading THE POINT OF VIEW.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading On leaving the villa Lenox Leigh experienced a number of conflicting emotions, and at last found relief in sleep.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The day that followed he passed in chambered solitude; it was possible that some delegate from Mr. Incoul might wish to exchange a word with him, and in accordance with the unwritten statutes of what is seemly, it behooved him to be in readiness for the exchange of that word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Moreover, he was expectant of a line from Maida, some word indicative of the course of conduct which he should pursue, some message, in fact, which would aid him to rise from the uncertainty in which he groped.
