used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
AINSLEY
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From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his way he was as proud as she was.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
Clancy
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From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
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 While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
hospitalities
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From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
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 He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
Mara's
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From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
NorthernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading In his way he was as proud as she was.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his way he was as proud as she was.
not in physical motion
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading While Mara's effort had increased his admiration for her, its success had still further discouraged his hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In his way he was as proud as she was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had committed himself to a totally different line of action, for in his business relations he had been led into friendly relations with many Northern people in both cities.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading MISS AINSLEY While in New York, Owen Clancy had been kept informed of the drift of those events in which he was especially interested.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had accepted and returned their hospitalities in kind as far as it was possible for a young bachelor of modest means.
