used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
(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 She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
by-products
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From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
ColliernounUS /ˈkɑːljər/
someone who works in a coal mine
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
deem to be
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
someone who is a detective
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
ensconcing
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From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
HAPPIESTadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
ten 10s
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
ignoringverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “ignore” — refuse to acknowledge
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
logicnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
Pratt
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From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
squanderedadjectiveUS /ˈskwɑːndərd/
not used to good advantage
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
sympatheticallyadverbUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪkəli/
with respect to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had sufficient logic and common sense to apply to these matters, and sufficient imagination to handle them sympathetically, had she chosen to consider them at all, but she did not choose.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading She refused to consider herself as an heiress entitled to spend money lavishly for her own uses, but she squandered it on her pet enterprise.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She dreamed of Collier Pratt and his ideal of her, and presented herself punctually at his studio as a model for that ideal, while ignoring absolutely the fact that he was nearly a hundred dollars in debt to her for meals served at Outside Inn.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HAPPIEST DAY It was thoroughly characteristic of Nancy to turn her back on the most significant facts of her experience, and occupy herself exclusively with its by-products.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She dismissed the idea that Dick, whom she neglected to discourage as decisively as her growing interest in another man would seem to warrant, had bought a country estate for the sole purpose of ensconcing her there as mistress.
