used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
adoringadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrɪŋ/
showing adoration
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
AlineverbUS /əˈlaɪn/
place in a line or arrange so as to be parallel or straight
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
allegationnounUS /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/
(law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
biddings
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From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not get the tap to run.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
entrancedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrænst/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
every person
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She could not get the tap to run.
the act of departing
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
Grote's
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From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
Gurtner
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From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
how
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From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
not in action or at work
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
ill-founded
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From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
and nothing more
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not get the tap to run.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
held or filled or in use
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
omittingverbUS /oʊˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
a human being
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
pro-English
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From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
on the contrary
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
refusalsnounUS /rɪˈfjuːzəlz/
plural of “refusal” — the act of refusing
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She could not get the tap to run.
get by special effort
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading She could not get the tap to run.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
trickleverbUS /ˈtrɪkəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
hard to endure
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading During the past fortnight she had been trying to secure a gentle, cheerful trickle of visitors there, but refusals had come in rather disconcerting numbers.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was quite true, of course, that everyone was very busy, and that such an allegation as reason for regret might very likely be true, but she had begun to be vaguely uneasy that it was not going to be reserved for her to declare her sympathies and show an adoring England how intensely pro-English she was, but that her English friends were proceeding to demonstrate their own sympathies by omitting to flock to her biddings.
at the time that
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
which person or people
From this reading As a matter of fact, her apprehensions were entirely ill-founded; such people as she had asked--they included members of the Government who really were not completely at leisure just now--had merely been too much occupied to spend perfectly idle days in the country.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aline Gurtner had been more than pleased when she received Lady Grote’s telegram proposing a visit: she was entranced, for this was precisely the sort of person whom she most wanted in her house just now.
