used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
ANNA'SnounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading ANNA'S EXCUSE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
cannot
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From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
deem to be
From this reading He would never consider the Dares a desirable family for her to marry into."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
DaresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He would never consider the Dares a desirable family for her to marry into."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading He would never consider the Dares a desirable family for her to marry into."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
accept an excuse for
From this reading ANNA'S EXCUSE.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
a social unit living together
From this reading He would never consider the Dares a desirable family for her to marry into."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
Halliburton
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From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would never consider the Dares a desirable family for her to marry into."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He would never consider the Dares a desirable family for her to marry into."
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
Lynn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
take in marriage
From this reading He would never consider the Dares a desirable family for her to marry into."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He would never consider the Dares a desirable family for her to marry into."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
having come into contact
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very unpleasant part of the story has now to be touched upon.
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Unpleasant things occur in real life, and if true pictures have to be given of the world as it exists, as it goes on its round, day by day, allusion to them cannot be wholly avoided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Certain words of William Halliburton to Patience had run in this fashion: "Were Anna to be drawn into a liking for Herbert Dare, I am sure it would not be agreeable to Mr. Lynn.
