used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
a youthful male person
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
Delia
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From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
a social unit living together
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
a young female
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
only a very short time before
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
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 Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
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 The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
Marion's
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From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
PleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although as long as they had stayed they had been objects of intense interest and admiration to him, it was almost a relief to have them go.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
TrialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Trials and Pleasures Before Philip had fully recovered his health and strength, his uncle’s family had left the rectory and returned to their city home.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading The foolish girl had shown in so many ways her contempt for her cousin’s lack of education that the boy was quite unhappy in her presence, and the sight of a book caused him the most painful embarrassment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The secret of this was the consciousness of his own ignorance which had been forced upon Philip by his cousin Marion’s silly desire to exhibit her own superior wisdom and accomplishments.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The house was quiet enough then, and Aunt Delia feared that the boy would pine for his young cousins; but it hardly seemed as if he missed them.
