used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
(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 Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
Barnes
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From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
everybody's
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From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
every person
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
GALVIN
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From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
engage in
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
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 Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
mislaidadjectiveUS /mɪˈsleɪd/
lost temporarily; as especially put in an unaccustomed or forgotten place
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
Patricia
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From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Had not Patricia been so preoccupied, she could not have failed to notice the atmosphere of suppressed excitement at Galvin House.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading GALVIN HOUSE MEETS A LORD The effect of _The Morning Post_ announcement upon Galvin House had been little short of sensational.
upwardsadverbUS /ˈʌpwərdz/
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although all were aware of the engagement, to see the announcement in print seemed to arouse them to a point of enthusiasm.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Many glances were directed at her, glances of superior knowledge, of which she was entirely unconscious.
which person or people
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everyone from the servants upwards possessed a copy of _The Morning Post_, with the single exception of Mrs. Barnes, who had mislaid hers and made everybody's life a misery by insisting on examining their copy to make quite sure that they had not taken hers by mistake.
