used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOSS FOR POMERANIAN KNOLL.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
in addition
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
the act of departing
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
equanimitynounUS /ˌek.wəˈnɪm.ə.t̬i/
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
give expression to
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LOSS FOR POMERANIAN KNOLL.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
set up or found
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
Helstonleigh
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From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
KNOLLnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading A LOSS FOR POMERANIAN KNOLL.
something that is lost
From this reading A LOSS FOR POMERANIAN KNOLL.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But it certainly did not bargain for his announcing his departure one night, and being off the next morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
the local environment
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
POMERANIANnounUS /ˌpɑːmərˈeɪniən/
breed of very small compact long-haired dogs of the spitz type
From this reading A LOSS FOR POMERANIAN KNOLL.
on the contrary
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
only a very short time before
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
a special situation
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
the act of testing something
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
at the time that
From this reading Pomeranian Knoll had scarcely recovered its equanimity after the shock of the departure of Herbert Dare for foreign parts, when it found itself about to be shorn of another inmate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herbert, what with one thing and another, had brought a good deal of vexation upon the paternal home; Helstonleigh also had not been holding him in extensive favour since the trial; and that home was not sorry that he should absent himself from it for a time.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word "shock" is used to express the suddenness of the affair, rather than in its enlarged and more ordinary sense.
