used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
buffetnounUS /ˈbʌfət/
a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
a special loved one
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
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 He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
brought together in one place
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
the act of departing
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
implicationnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/
something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
and nothing more
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
Katherine
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From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
conformity or harmony
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
immediately past
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
a room where books are kept
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
Neil
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From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
Semple
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From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
Semple's
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From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
a male human offspring
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, Elder Semple's implication had stunned him like a buffet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
arousing affect
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He remembered that Semple had spoken with touching emphasis of his longing to keep his last son near home; but must he give up his darling Katherine to further this plan?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The beautiful little Dutch maiden had been an attraction which he was proud to exhibit, just as he was proud of his imported furniture, his pictures, and his library.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading In his own room, he sat down on a big oak chest; and, as he thought, his wrath slowly gathered.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Semple knew that gay young English officers were coming and going about his house, and he had not told him until he feared they would interfere with his own plans for keeping Neil near to him.
