used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
(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 “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Cecily was coming back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
Cecily
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From this reading Cecily was coming back.
Cecily's
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From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
rid of obstructions
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Cecily was coming back.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
at any time
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
a brief written record
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
and nothing more
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
only a very short time before
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading That she _did_ wish it, was only made clear to her by the sight of Robert’s unmistakable misery.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Rose was a little startled, but, on the whole, scarcely surprised by Cecily’s telegram.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If he really wants her it will be all right, or at least right enough,” she had argued, and she had been justified.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was like her to act impulsively, and Rose had never been in doubt as to the right note to strike, if she should ever wish to strike it.
