used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
Alice
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From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
(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 Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon Sir Donald and Thomas Webster are conferring privately.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
conferringverbUS /kənˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Soon Sir Donald and Thomas Webster are conferring privately.
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
a female human offspring
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
Donald
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From this reading Soon Sir Donald and Thomas Webster are conferring privately.
Donald's
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From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
Esther's
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From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
a young female
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading Soon Sir Donald and Thomas Webster are conferring privately.
Randolph
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From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
ROGUE'S
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From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
in the near future
From this reading Soon Sir Donald and Thomas Webster are conferring privately.
tearfuladjectiveUS /ˈtɪrfəl/
filled with or marked by tears
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Soon Sir Donald and Thomas Webster are conferring privately.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
unfeignedadjective
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
From this reading Sir Donald's and Esther's unfeigned hospitality eased any possible misgivings or restraints of their guests.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A ROGUE'S HEART AND CONSCIENCE That evening's meeting was most interesting.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Soon Sir Donald and Thomas Webster are conferring privately.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Out of consideration for the feelings of Alice, Charles Randolph was absent until after those girl friends had exchanged tearful greetings and all embarrassments of the reunion were past.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Father and daughter seemed influenced by a glad hope that their future lives would find congenial association through this renewed confiding.
