used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
earlier than; in front of
From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
Blackwall
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From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
eat an early morning meal
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
Constances
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From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
Deloraine
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From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
DisenchantmentnounUS /dɪsɪnˈtʃæntmənt/
freeing from false belief or illusions
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
Don't
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From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
Eskdale
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From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
finishesnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/
plural of “finish” — a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
foretoldverbUS /fɔːrˈtoʊld/
inflected form of “foretell” — foreshadow or presage
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
set up or found
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
the act of departing
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
Katherine
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From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
Katherines
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From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
come together
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
a particular point in time
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
and nothing more
From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
go across or through
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
a full supply
From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
St
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From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ‘If it were only Katherine,’ said the duchess, ‘I should be quite happy.’
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ‘Don’t be uneasy,’ said Lord Eskdale; ‘there will be plenty of Katherines and Constances, too, before he finishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Disenchantment_ THEY are talking about it,’ said Lord Eskdale to the duchess, as she looked up to him with an expression of the deepest interest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading ‘He asked St. Patrick to introduce him to her at Deloraine House, danced with her, was with her the whole evening, went to the breakfast on Saturday to meet her, instead of going to Blackwall to see a yacht he was after.’
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading The affair is not much, but it shows, as I foretold, that, the moment he found something more amusing, his taste for yachting would pass off.’
