used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
speak to
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
react verbally
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
from appearances alone
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
CowpernounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
foregoneadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈɡɔːn/
well in the past; former
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
set up or found
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
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 What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
for more time
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
not any; not one
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
pretendverbUS /priˈtend/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
Prinsep
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
reproaches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
express in words
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
term of address for a man
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sir Vernon, indeed, had said nothing more about the matter when she took him to his room in the evening, and they had separated for the night apparently on the best of terms.
under normal conditions
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Joan had known that she must prepare for a stormy interview on the morrow; and, as she dressed in the morning, her thoughts were running on what she should say to Sir Vernon, in answer to the reproaches he was sure to address to her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Joan Found in the Garden Joan Cowper usually knew her own mind.
at the time that
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had made her position clear at the dinner, and Sir Vernon could no longer pretend, she said to herself, that her marriage with Prinsep was a foregone conclusion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And, in her view, knowing your own mind meant knowing when to stop as well as when to go on.
