used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD STORY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
the two together, not just one
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
capriciousadjectiveUS /kəˈprɪʃəs/
changeable
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
JacinthnounUS /ˈdʒæsɪnθ/
a red transparent variety of zircon used as a gemstone
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
and nothing more
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
Marmaduke
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From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
Mildmay
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From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
modicumnounUS /ˈmɑːdɪkəm/
a small or moderate or token amount
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
neat-handedness
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From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
not any; not one
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD STORY.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
by chance
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Jacinth earned her aunt's commendation by her quick neat-handedness and accuracy, and a modicum of praise from Miss Mildmay meant a good deal.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AN OLD STORY.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
substratumnoun
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
precisely as stated
From this reading That Saturday afternoon passed very pleasantly for both the sisters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And no doubt there was a substratum of resemblance in their natures, deeper and more real than the curious capricious likeness which had struck Marmaduke so oddly--which was indeed perhaps but a casual coming to the surface of a real underlying similarity.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
but in spite of that
From this reading The little misunderstanding of the morning, ending as it had done in making the aunt, an essentially just woman, blame herself for hasty judgment, had drawn her and her elder niece closer together than had yet been the case.
