used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Vanderbank, for a minute and with a special short arrest, took in the circle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
BrooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Vanderbank, for a minute and with a special short arrest, took in the circle.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
don't
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From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vanderbank, for a minute and with a special short arrest, took in the circle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
Jane
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From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Vanderbank, for a minute and with a special short arrest, took in the circle.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading “Jane--for a mixed company--does go into it.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
others
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From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
promptest
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From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Vanderbank, for a minute and with a special short arrest, took in the circle.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Vanderbank, for a minute and with a special short arrest, took in the circle.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
a special situation
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Vanderbank, for a minute and with a special short arrest, took in the circle.
Vanderbank
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From this reading “Gracious, I should hope not!” her husband remarked as privately as before to Vanderbank.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “I don’t think”--and her eyes appealed to the others--“that we want ANY more, do we? than the whole thing.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. Brook, who looked immensely struck, replied with the promptest sympathy, yet as if there might have been an alternative.
