used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONFESSION TOO MANY People were talking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
Annabel
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From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
ante-dates
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From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading A CONFESSION TOO MANY People were talking.
counterfeitnounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
country-bredadjective
rough and uncouth
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
the act of departing
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
being one more than seven
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
farm-houses
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From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
Justin
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From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A CONFESSION TOO MANY People were talking.
Marconi's
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From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
and nothing more
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A CONFESSION TOO MANY People were talking.
Persis
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From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
relaxingadjectiveUS /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading A CONFESSION TOO MANY People were talking.
telegraphynoun
communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A CONFESSION TOO MANY People were talking.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Annabel Sinclair heard and turned faint and sick, so closely does jealousy counterfeit love.
two times
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
(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 He came between half past eight and nine, so said reliable rumor, and the lateness of the hour of his arrival as well as of his departure, made only too plain the relaxing influence of city life on country-bred standards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CONFESSION TOO MANY People were talking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading That system of wireless telegraphy which ante-dates Marconi's invention by ten thousand generations, had done effective service.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In the remotest farm-houses it was known that Justin Ware had called on Persis Dale twice within a week.
