used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
absurdlyadverbUS /əbˈsɜːrdli/
in an absurd manner or to an absurd degree
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
any person at all
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
Argles
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From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
contretempsnounUS /ˈkɑːntrətemps/
an awkward clash
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
any strong feeling
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
divisible by two
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
apart from; not including
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
ExceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
flirtingnounUS /ˈflɜːrtɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
at a previous time
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
on the contrary
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
and nothing more
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
in the near future
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The signs of emotion in her face he attributed of course to the morning's contretemps, knowing nothing of the other trouble.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Great Exception The absurdly simple explanation, made almost in dumb show, by action rather than in dialogue, was soon given.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were side by side, with hands clasped as a matter of course, things taken for granted that he formerly never dreamt of.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was surprised, simply enchanted, at the entire frankness of her recognition; she acknowledged openly that it mattered to her tremendously whether or not he was on intimate terms or flirting with little Miss Argles, or with little Miss anybody.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He was not even to look at any woman except herself, that was arranged between them now and understood.
