used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She treated him with affectionate ease.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
Aylmer
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From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
being joined in close association
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
move gently or carefully
From this reading She treated him with affectionate ease.
Edith
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From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
at any time
From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
a particular point in time
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
rose-coloured
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From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
cut with a saw
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
express in words
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She treated him with affectionate ease.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He saw Edith as much as ever, and far less formally than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading She treated him with affectionate ease.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading A sort of general relaxation of formality, due to the waning of the season, and to people being too busy to bother, or already in thought away, seemed to give a greater freedom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had admitted by her behaviour on the night he returned that she cared for him, and, for the moment, that was enough.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Bennett Since his return Aylmer saw everything through what he called a rose-coloured microscope--that is to say, every detail of his life, and everything connected with it, seemed to him perfect.
