used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
(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 Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
dogcartnoun
a cart drawn by a dog
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
Dr
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From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
everybody's
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From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
every person
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
an act that fails
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
by chance
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
Somers
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From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
an idea that is suggested
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
up to a particular time
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
on a floor above
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was perhaps fortunate for Edgar that he did not see his sister that night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if Dr. Somers’ suggestion had come true, and he had been shut out of the succession?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Probably she had gone with a little irritation against him for delaying his return, Edgar felt; and a momentary impatience of all and everyone of the new circumstances which made his life so different came upon him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had waited for him till the return of the groom with the dogcart, and then she had gone upstairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Why, then, this bondage on one side or other, this failure in satisfying one and understanding another, this expenditure of himself for everybody’s pleasure, would not have been.
