(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 All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
eagerly desirous
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
terminate
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
Cecil
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From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
carefully weighed
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
creditablyadverbUS /ˈkredətəbli/
to a tolerably worthy extent
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
decorousadjectiveUS /ˈdekərəs/
characterized by propriety and dignity and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
divisible by two
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
for more time
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
absolutely essential
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
a human being
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
in the near future
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
unseasonableadjective
not in keeping with (and usually undesirable for) the season
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading I was so anxious to do so as soon as possible, that I ventured to break in upon you even at this unseasonable hour.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
someone who visits
From this reading All things considered Cecil carried it off creditably, and greeted her unexpected visitor with sufficient cordiality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mark took her offered hand gravely, without eagerness, not holding it an instant longer than was necessary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is not very easy to confront, with decorous composure, the sudden apparition of the person on earth that one would have least liked to see.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then he spoke-- "They told me I should find you alone.
