used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet, openly, she dared question nothing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Now she was beginning to realize the full extent, the full impotence of her position as his mistress.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading As yet, openly, she dared question nothing.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Now she was beginning to realize the full extent, the full impotence of her position as his mistress.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Now she was beginning to realize the full extent, the full impotence of her position as his mistress.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
impotencenounUS /ˈɪmpətəns/
the quality of lacking strength or power; being weak and feeble
From this reading Now she was beginning to realize the full extent, the full impotence of her position as his mistress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Now she was beginning to realize the full extent, the full impotence of her position as his mistress.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
not any; not one
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As yet, openly, she dared question nothing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she was beginning to realize the full extent, the full impotence of her position as his mistress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading As yet, openly, she dared question nothing.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Now she was beginning to realize the full extent, the full impotence of her position as his mistress.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Now she was beginning to realize the full extent, the full impotence of her position as his mistress.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
Sloane
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From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
make steady
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
Traill
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From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
at the time that
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
in or at the place that
From this reading She knew too well the outlook of his mind where freedom of his own action was concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Had she been legally his wife, he had given her no cause to complain, created no right for her criticism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Traill came back early from the Temple the next evening and told Sally that he was dining with his sister at the house in Sloane Street, she took the announcement in silence, eyes lifting to his in a steady question, her heart wearily adding one more figure to the column of events which she had already compiled against her hopes of happiness.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet, openly, she dared question nothing.
