used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
Ascotts
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From this reading Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WHAT THE GIRLS COULD DO.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading WHAT THE GIRLS COULD DO.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
at any time
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There were two sides to every question; that could not be gainsaid.
flatterverbUS /ˈflætər/
praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
gainsaid
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From this reading There were two sides to every question; that could not be gainsaid.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading WHAT THE GIRLS COULD DO.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
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 Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
Mildmay
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From this reading Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There were two sides to every question; that could not be gainsaid.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There were two sides to every question; that could not be gainsaid.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE GIRLS COULD DO.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two sides to every question; that could not be gainsaid.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mildmay left the house of the Ascotts hurriedly at this intimation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two sides to every question; that could not be gainsaid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I must add however that his mind was in a more confused state than ever as he skirted the common by the way the curate had taken him on the previous night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two sides to every question; that could not be gainsaid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE GIRLS COULD DO.
which person or people
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He thought them pleasant people enough--for who does not think those people pleasant who flatter and praise him?--but he would not allow himself to be persuaded out of his determination to return to the rectory.
