used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
(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 CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
Amy's
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From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
for the reason that
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
Burt's
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From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
CAMPINGnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
having made preparations
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
a social unit living together
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
brought together in one place
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
Gertrude
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From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
not accessible to view
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
be the source of pain
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
full of life and energy
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
not any; not one
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
and nothing more
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
preoccupationnounUS /priˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
an idea that preoccupies the mind and holds the attention
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
retaliationnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
get by special effort
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
having come into contact
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading Amy's manner was not cold toward Webb, but her pride was touched, and her feelings were a little hurt.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Very well: I can have a good time with Burt and Gertrude until Webb gets over his hurry and preoccupation;" and with a slight spirit of retaliation she acted as if she thoroughly enjoyed Burt's lively talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CAMPING OUT They all gathered at a late breakfast, and the surface current of family and social life sparkled as if there were no hidden depths and secret thoughts.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While disposed to blame herself only that she had not the power to interest him and secure his companionship, as in the past, it was not in human nature to receive with indifference such an apparent hint that he was far beyond her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be more generous in Webb to help than to ignore me because I know so little," she thought.
