used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Although Evelyn and her mother generally agreed, Mrs. Halliday felt she was antagonistic, and this disturbed her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Evelyn and her mother generally agreed, Mrs. Halliday felt she was antagonistic, and this disturbed her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
antagonisticadjectiveUS /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
indicating opposition or resistance
From this reading Although Evelyn and her mother generally agreed, Mrs. Halliday felt she was antagonistic, and this disturbed her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
Dearham
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From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Although Evelyn and her mother generally agreed, Mrs. Halliday felt she was antagonistic, and this disturbed her.
Evelyn
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From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
EVELYN'S
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From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although Evelyn and her mother generally agreed, Mrs. Halliday felt she was antagonistic, and this disturbed her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Although Evelyn and her mother generally agreed, Mrs. Halliday felt she was antagonistic, and this disturbed her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
destroyed or killed
From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
Halliday
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From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
Jim
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From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
Langrigg
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From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Although Evelyn and her mother generally agreed, Mrs. Halliday felt she was antagonistic, and this disturbed her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
on the contrary
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although Evelyn and her mother generally agreed, Mrs. Halliday felt she was antagonistic, and this disturbed her.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EVELYN'S ADVENTURE After Bernard had gone, Mrs. Halliday talked to Evelyn.
to-morrow
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From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first she was cautious and rather implied than stated her meaning, but by degrees she threw off her reserve.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Evelyn was not romantic; as a rule, her judgment was cool and sound, but she was human, and it began to look as if she were strongly attracted by Jim Dearham.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "On the whole, it would be better if you did not go to Langrigg to-morrow," Mrs. Halliday concluded.
