used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
(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 I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
BasilnounUS /ˈbæzəl/
any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading "Dear Miss Chancellor, if you are not a defence--a battery of many guns!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading "Dear Miss Chancellor, if you are not a defence--a battery of many guns!"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
conciliatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪliːətɔːri/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
gotten under control
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear Miss Chancellor, if you are not a defence--a battery of many guns!"
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
divisible by two
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "Dear Miss Chancellor, if you are not a defence--a battery of many guns!"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
how
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From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
a message received and understood
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Dear Miss Chancellor, if you are not a defence--a battery of many guns!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
a particular point in time
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
absolutely essential
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
not any; not one
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
scoffverbUS /skɔːf/
laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
Tarrant
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From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
having come into contact
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
arousing affect
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Olive took no notice of his remark as to how she herself might be affected by his visit; but she asked in a moment why he should think it necessary to call on Miss Tarrant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you think it generous to come and scoff at her, of course she has no defence; you will be glad to know that."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I know not whether Basil was touched, but he said, with every appearance of a conciliatory purpose--"I wish to thank her for all the interesting information she has given me this evening."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know you are not in sympathy," she added, in a tone which contained a really touching element of entreaty that he would not even pretend to prove he was.
