used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
(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 Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I should return, I told them, certainly, before noon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I should return, I told them, certainly, before noon.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
at any time
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
GuyotnounUS /ˈɡaɪət/
a seamount of volcanic origin (especially in the Pacific Ocean)
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
Jeanne-Marie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
Jee-mee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
Jimmy'snounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
the act of departing
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
engage in
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
negotiationsnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
the middle of the day
From this reading I should return, I told them, certainly, before noon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
on one occasion
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
Pollain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I should return, I told them, certainly, before noon.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading But for Jimmy's sake, on leaving, I raised a corner of the sheet covering the face of Jeanne-Marie.
do one's shopping
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should return, I told them, certainly, before noon.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
in the near future
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I should return, I told them, certainly, before noon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I should return, I told them, certainly, before noon.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary to follow our further negotiations to their entirely amicable close.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
the words that are spoken
From this reading These words produced, at once a grateful change in the atmosphere--hitherto, I had felt, ever so slightly hostile.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Half an hour later I left the shop of the Widow Guyot, satisfied that Doctor Pollain would assist her to make all needful arrangements, and promising to get into communication as soon as it could be managed with "M. Jee-mee."
