used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
amorphousadjectiveUS /əˈmɔːrfəs/
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
for the reason that
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
Biddlecombe
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From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
chaoticadjectiveUS /keɪˈɑːtɪk/
lacking a visible order or organization
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
being joined in close association
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
a small house with a single story
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
dearly loved
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
ever-absorbing
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From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
foreshadowedverbUS /fɔːrˈʃædoʊd/
past form of “foreshadow” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
Susan
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From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
Susan's
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From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took little pleasure in the beautiful furniture which filled the Dream Cottage, because she could never feel that it was hers.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
unwearyingadjective
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
precisely as stated
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In that business, in the unwearying quest for beautiful objects, the wife foreshadowed a rival, a rival the more to be feared because it was amorphous, senseless, chaotic.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Biddlecombe, moreover, had no sympathy with Susan’s ardent desire to remain near her husband, intimately connected with the things which interested him so tremendously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would have chosen things which he despised as rubbish, but they would have been very dear to her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She lacked the quickness of wit to perceive what Susan instinctively recognized, the increasing and ever-absorbing love that this queer young man manifested for his business.
