used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
anew
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
react verbally
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
civilitynounUS /səˈvɪləti/
formal or perfunctory politeness
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
carefully weighed
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Theodore did not take his rejection meekly.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
Dormer-Smith
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From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
a social unit living together
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Theodore did not take his rejection meekly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
insinuatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
insistingnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/
continual and persistent demands
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading Theodore did not take his rejection meekly.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Theodore did not take his rejection meekly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
compacted by ironing
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
rejectionnounUS /rɪˈdʒekʃən/
the act of rejecting something
From this reading Theodore did not take his rejection meekly.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
carry out
From this reading Theodore did not take his rejection meekly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
Theodore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Theodore did not take his rejection meekly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
undueadjectiveUS /ənˈduː/
not yet payable
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What does he mean by insisting on 'an answer from my own lips'?
which person or people
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Moreover, he conveyed, with stiff civility, that he considered himself to have been badly treated by the whole family, who had first encouraged his attentions and then rejected them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In his interview with Mr. Dormer-Smith he pressed hard to see May again, and insinuated that she was under undue influence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "He really is a fearful young man!" said May to her aunt on hearing the report of the interview.
