used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
on or to one side
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
disagreementnounUS /dɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
at any time
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
gayety
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From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
HIGHCLIFF
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From this reading HIGHCLIFF.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
hurtfuladjectiveUS /ˈhɜːrtfəl/
causing hurt
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
immediately past
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
Laurence
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From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
Margaret
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From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
an angry dispute
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
sensitivenessnounUS /ˈsensətɪvnəs/
sensitivity to emotional feelings (of self and others)
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was nothing approaching confidence between them; they were civil and polite, but avoided explanations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course that last quarrel between Laurence and Margaret was put aside after a time, as so many previous difficulties had been; but it left a more hurtful impression upon the minds of both than any former disagreement had ever been able to produce.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A party of guests, invited several months before, were staying at the house for a week, and in the general gayety, both Laurence and Margaret almost forgot their troubles.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the haughty sensitiveness of young hearts, neither party was in a mood for taking the first step toward a reconciliation.
