used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Madame was not ungenerous to an apology.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
any person at all
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Madame was not ungenerous to an apology.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
ARITHMETIC-MASTER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELEANOR'S THEORIES REDUCED TO PRACTICE--STUDIES--THE ARITHMETIC-MASTER.
Arkwright
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
having made preparations
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
drawing-master
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
Eleanor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
ELEANOR'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELEANOR'S THEORIES REDUCED TO PRACTICE--STUDIES--THE ARITHMETIC-MASTER.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
Henley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame was not ungenerous to an apology.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madame was not ungenerous to an apology.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading ELEANOR'S THEORIES REDUCED TO PRACTICE--STUDIES--THE ARITHMETIC-MASTER.
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
the act of punishing
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
REDUCEDadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading ELEANOR'S THEORIES REDUCED TO PRACTICE--STUDIES--THE ARITHMETIC-MASTER.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
STUDIESnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading ELEANOR'S THEORIES REDUCED TO PRACTICE--STUDIES--THE ARITHMETIC-MASTER.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELEANOR'S THEORIES REDUCED TO PRACTICE--STUDIES--THE ARITHMETIC-MASTER.
THEORIESnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading ELEANOR'S THEORIES REDUCED TO PRACTICE--STUDIES--THE ARITHMETIC-MASTER.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELEANOR'S THEORIES REDUCED TO PRACTICE--STUDIES--THE ARITHMETIC-MASTER.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Perhaps she hoped to hear her triumph in a discussion with Mr. Henley, or perhaps it was only as a punishment for her presumptuous remarks that Madame started the subject on the following day to the drawing-master himself.
ungenerousadjective
lacking in magnanimity
From this reading Madame was not ungenerous to an apology.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame was not ungenerous to an apology.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She believed in Eleanor too, and was quite disposed to think that Eleanor might be in the right in a dispute with anybody but herself.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Arkwright says your trees are all one, Mr. Henley," she began.
