used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PAUSE.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
Adrienne
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From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
(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 Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
Blisset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All that money hers to do as she liked with, and she had not earned it, nor worked for it!
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading All that money hers to do as she liked with, and she had not earned it, nor worked for it!
at any time
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
executornounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətər/
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All that money hers to do as she liked with, and she had not earned it, nor worked for it!
set up or found
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
the act of departing
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading All that money hers to do as she liked with, and she had not earned it, nor worked for it!
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading All that money hers to do as she liked with, and she had not earned it, nor worked for it!
Mallory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading All that money hers to do as she liked with, and she had not earned it, nor worked for it!
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
Myles
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From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading All that money hers to do as she liked with, and she had not earned it, nor worked for it!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading A PAUSE.
a human being
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
Sebastian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
in the near future
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She repeatedly told him that she could not believe it; it was impossible--there must be a mistake.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
at the time that
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Adrienne Blisset was then occupied in learning the condition of her own affairs, and found herself soon in a totally different position from any she had ever expected to fill--very rich, as it seemed to her, and a person of great importance; and, what was strangest of all, with Sebastian Mallory coming and going and fulfilling his duties as executor, and explaining everything to her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When Myles began his work at the Committee Office, one conspicuous member of the Ladies’ Committee was temporarily absent.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All that money hers to do as she liked with, and she had not earned it, nor worked for it!
