used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
matters of personal concern
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
(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 However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
apprized
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From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
DESDICHADO
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From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
disgustingadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
grindverbUS /ɡraɪnd/
press or grind with a crushing noise
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
an opening into or through something
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
I'm
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From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
the literary culture
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
not any; not one
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
Northmoor's
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From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
express in words
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
a male human offspring
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
there's
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From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
well-considered
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From this reading Mrs. Morton had been already apprized, in one of Lord Northmoor's well-considered letters, of his intentions of removing his nephew to a tutor more calculated to prepare for the army, and she had accepted this as promotion such as was his due.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, when the pride of her heart, the tall gentlemanly son, made his appearance in a savage mood, her feelings were all on the other side, and those of Ida exaggerated hers.
Westhaven
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From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
at the time that
From this reading DESDICHADO Home--that is to say, Westhaven--was in some commotion when Herbert came back and grimly growled out his intelligence as to his own personal affairs.
in or at the place that
From this reading 'So I'm to go to some disgusting hole where they grind the fellows no end,' was Herbert's account of the matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'But surely with your connection there's no need for grinding?' said his mother.
