used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
remove the dust from
From this reading HUMBLED INTO THE DUST.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
Eva
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
the organ of sight
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
promote over another
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
set up or found
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
frecklenounUS /ˈfrekəl/
a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
HUMBLEDadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəld/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading HUMBLED INTO THE DUST.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HUMBLED INTO THE DUST.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
Lyman
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
McElwin
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From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
that is looked for
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUMBLED INTO THE DUST.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Lyman looked after her with a smile and a merry twinkle of mischief in his eye.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had sought to engage her in conversation, and she had listened as if struck with the tone of his voice, but she turned suddenly away, remembering, doubtless, that she was present as an act of condescension, and that for the time being she was the social property not of any stranger, but of her "poor kin."
belonging to which person
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lyman found favor with the company, that is, with the exception of Eva McElwin, whose position demanded a certain reserve.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had heard it said that her complexion was of a sort that would never freckle, and he was amused at his having remembered a remark so trivial.
