used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
(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 Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To one remark of Townley's my mother replied as follows:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE ESTANCIA.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
drawing-room
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From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
ESTANCIA
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From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE ESTANCIA.
divisible by two
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
with resolute determination
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading To one remark of Townley's my mother replied as follows:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
hesitancynounUS /ˈhezɪtənsi/
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
Moncrieff's
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From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading To one remark of Townley's my mother replied as follows:
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'No, Mr. Townley, I think with you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To one remark of Townley's my mother replied as follows:
not any; not one
From this reading 'No, Mr. Townley, I think with you.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE ESTANCIA.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
accept an excuse for
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading To one remark of Townley's my mother replied as follows:
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading To one remark of Townley's my mother replied as follows:
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
express in speech
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I feel even more firmly, I believe, than you do on the subject, for you speak with, pardon me, some little doubt or hesitancy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ATTACK ON THE ESTANCIA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'No, Mr. Townley, I think with you.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
Townley
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From this reading 'No, Mr. Townley, I think with you.
Townley's
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From this reading To one remark of Townley's my mother replied as follows:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'No, Mr. Townley, I think with you.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Shortly after we had all settled down at the _estancia_, and things began to resume their wonted appearance, albeit we lived in a state of constant preparation to repel attack, an interview took place one day in Moncrieff's drawing-room, at which, though I was not present, I now know all that happened.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'No, Mr. Townley, I think with you.
