used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
highly skilled
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
how long something has existed
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And during the ensuing fortnight his approval of Miss Pierways deepened.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading And during the ensuing fortnight his approval of Miss Pierways deepened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
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 Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading And during the ensuing fortnight his approval of Miss Pierways deepened.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading And during the ensuing fortnight his approval of Miss Pierways deepened.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading And during the ensuing fortnight his approval of Miss Pierways deepened.
ExceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading And during the ensuing fortnight his approval of Miss Pierways deepened.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And during the ensuing fortnight his approval of Miss Pierways deepened.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
not any; not one
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
Pierways
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From this reading And during the ensuing fortnight his approval of Miss Pierways deepened.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
smallnessnounUS /ˈsmɔːlnəs/
the property of having a relatively small size
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Excepting that she was a trifle cold, there was really no scope for adverse criticism upon Miss Pierways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The more he reflected, the more he was convinced of it; in marriage lay his chance of contentment.
(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 She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The house would not fill until the following month, and the smallness of the party there at present was favourable to the development of acquaintance.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading She was unusually well read, took an intelligent interest in matters on which women of her age were rarely informed, and was accomplished to the extent that she played the piano after dinner with brilliant execution and admirable hands and wrists.
