used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
acquitverbUS /əˈkwɪt/
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
in actual fact
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
assented
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From this reading She, moreover, had very willingly assented.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
FarrellnounUS /ˈferɪl/
United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
set up or found
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
the act of departing
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
Graeme's
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From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
how
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From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
MIRACLESnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading "MODERN MIRACLES."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "MODERN MIRACLES."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading She, moreover, had very willingly assented.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
Nora
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From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
Pomeroy
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From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
Roland
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From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
Roland's
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From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
believed likely
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Archer, despite his somewhat cynical indifference, had some curiosity to see how Roland would acquit himself as a lecturer, and had actually proposed that Miss Pomeroy should accompany him.
precisely as stated
From this reading She, moreover, had very willingly assented.
Waldberg's
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From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kitty Farrell was bent on going, though Nora, of course, suspected that it was much more for the sake of Waldberg's part in it, than of Roland's.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading She, moreover, had very willingly assented.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nora found that she and her brother and sister would have several of their friends for companions at Roland Graeme's lecture.
