the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "I heard--you know how quickly news spreads here--that you had arrived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
Blundell
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From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It was you I came to see," he said, shaking hands with John.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
divined
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From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
dog-cart
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From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He showed no signs that he had done so.
Dr
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From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "It was you I came to see," he said, shaking hands with John.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I heard--you know how quickly news spreads here--that you had arrived.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I heard--you know how quickly news spreads here--that you had arrived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
how
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From this reading "I heard--you know how quickly news spreads here--that you had arrived.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It was you I came to see," he said, shaking hands with John.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I heard--you know how quickly news spreads here--that you had arrived.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I heard--you know how quickly news spreads here--that you had arrived.
not any; not one
From this reading He showed no signs that he had done so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
on one occasion
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
with speed
From this reading "I heard--you know how quickly news spreads here--that you had arrived.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was you I came to see," he said, shaking hands with John.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "It was you I came to see," he said, shaking hands with John.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "It was you I came to see," he said, shaking hands with John.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He showed no signs that he had done so.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He showed no signs that he had done so.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He showed no signs that he had done so.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading "I heard--you know how quickly news spreads here--that you had arrived.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He showed no signs that he had done so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
ultra-sensitive
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From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
which person or people
From this reading John took his hat and stepped out once more upon the drive, and there met Dr. Blundell, who had left his dog-cart at the stables, and was walking up to the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not pause to analyze the sentiment of slight annoyance which clouded his usual good humour; but Dr. Blundell divined it, with the quickness of an ultra-sensitive nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It was you I came to see," he said, shaking hands with John.
