used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
matters of personal concern
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
(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 She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it happened, she had a steady run of misfortune.
BlandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
card-playingadjective
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
expensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
good-humor
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From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it happened, she had a steady run of misfortune.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As it happened, she had a steady run of misfortune.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
insolvencynounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːlvənsi/
the lack of financial resources
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
KetteringnounUS /ˈketərɪŋ/
United States electrical engineer who made numerous automotive improvements (including the electric starter) (1876-1958)
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
engage in
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading As it happened, she had a steady run of misfortune.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As it happened, she had a steady run of misfortune.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
make steady
From this reading As it happened, she had a steady run of misfortune.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Bland sympathized with her and occasionally ventured a remonstrance, but she could see that the cheerful manner in which she faced her losses had its effect on him.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading HERBERT MAKES A CLAIM Sylvia finished her round of visits in a state approaching insolvency.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She would not have Bland suspect the state of her affairs, and while he remained in the house she took her part in all that went on, which included card-playing for high stakes.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Kettering, with whom she stayed some time, indulged in expensive amusements, and though she would have listened with good-humor to a plea of poverty, Sylvia declined to make it.
