used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
acridadjectiveUS /ˈæk.rɪd/
Having an unpleasantly bitter or pungent taste or smell.
From this reading Mrs. Merrick felt a certain acrid interest in her niece's worldly welfare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mrs. Merrick felt a certain acrid interest in her niece's worldly welfare.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
desultoriness
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From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
divisible by two
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
feigningnounUS /ˈfeɪnɪŋ/
pretending with intention to deceive
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
FelicianounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
infersverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Merrick felt a certain acrid interest in her niece's worldly welfare.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
Merrick
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From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
Merrick's
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From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
niece'snounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
possessive form of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Mrs. Merrick felt a certain acrid interest in her niece's worldly welfare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
on one occasion
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
practisings
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From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
WalksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was laying the papers and magazines on a small table in more even rows, the occupation a cover for a conversation significant, Felicia felt at once, but feigning desultoriness.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Mrs. Merrick felt a certain acrid interest in her niece's worldly welfare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Merrick's mind was of the order that infers matrimonial projects from the smallest indications, and to her vision the indications here were not small.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Mrs. Merrick felt a certain acrid interest in her niece's worldly welfare.
Wynne
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From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
Wynne's
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From this reading Walks, talks, practisings on piano and violin--whatever Mr. Wynne's projects, Felicia ought not to count upon them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You and Mr. Wynne seem to be great friends, Felicia," Mrs. Merrick said to her niece on the following day.
