used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
accessionnounUS /əkˈseʃən/
a process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group)
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over 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 The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
Cecil's
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From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
placed crosswise
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not misconstrue this.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
one or the other of two
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
Fullarton
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From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
how
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From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/
on your own; without outside help
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
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 The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
misconstrueverbUS /mɪskənˈstruː/
interpret in the wrong way
From this reading Do not misconstrue this.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Do not misconstrue this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
penitents
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From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Do not misconstrue this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
Tresilyan's
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From this reading Another and a much more reputable Council of Three sat that night in Miss Tresilyan's apartments.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
precisely as stated
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Fullarton represented the male element there, and was in great force.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I believe a thought had never crossed his mind relating to any living woman that his own wife might not have known and approved; nevertheless was it true, that Mr. Fullarton liked his penitents to be fair: not a very eccentric or unaccountable taste either.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The late accession to his flock had decidedly raised his spirits: he knew how materially it would strengthen his hands; but, independently of all politic consideration, Cecil's grace and beauty exercised a powerful influence over him.
