used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Brian was keenly amused.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
eagerly desirous
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
Arderne
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From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
Brian
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From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
cadnounUS /kæd/
someone who is morally reprehensible
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
Carm
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From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
CarmichaelnounUS /ˈkɑːrmaɪkəl/
United States songwriter (1899-1981)
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
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 An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
of great significance or value
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Brian was keenly amused.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
take the midday meal
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
held or filled or in use
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
be shown or be found to be
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
precisely, exactly
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
simpletonnoun
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading During the meal she occupied herself in studying Brian, 'drawing him out,' by artful questions on literary and other matters.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
carry out
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brian was keenly amused.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An Important Offer Mrs. Arderne had kindly invited Brian North to stay to lunch, as he and Catherine were to go to Carm Hall early that afternoon.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While quite aware of her scrutiny and purpose, he allowed himself to gratify her curiosity as much as possible, acknowledging tacitly her right as Catherine's friend to be anxious lest Catherine's lover should prove a simpleton or a cad!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'On your return from the visit to Mr. Carmichael you can take your bag and find an inn,' she suggested.
