used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
acutelyadverbUS /əˈkjuːtli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
a quantity of money
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
Del
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From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
endowmentnounUS /enˈdaʊmənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
Ferice
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From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
set up or found
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
Giovanni
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From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
how
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From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
MayernounUS /ˈmeɪər/
United States physicist (born in Germany) noted for her research on the structure of the atom (1906-1972)
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
with low volume
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Madame Mayer was in great anxiety of mind.
at the time that
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had not a great amount of pride, but she made up for it by a plentiful endowment of vanity, in which she suffered acutely.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading She felt how Giovanni every day evidently cared less and less for her society, and how, on the other hand, Del Ferice was quietly assuring his position, so that people already began to whisper that he had a chance of becoming her husband.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was a good-natured woman enough, and by nature she was not vindictive; but she could not help being jealous, for she was in love.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She did not dislike Del Ferice; he was a convenient man of the world, whom she always found ready to help her when she needed help.
