used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
(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 Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
a young female
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
grown-up
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From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
householdsnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/
plural of “household” — a social unit living together
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
huffedverbUS /hʌft/
past form of “huff” — inhale recreational drugs
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
Myra
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From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
parnounUS /pɑːr/
(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
Revell
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From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
Revells
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From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
not in physical motion
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
testyadjectiveUS /ˈtesti/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
having come into contact
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jack was very certain that, in any case, Myra Revell supplied all that _he_ lacked, and the very thought of spending Christmas Day in her company sent a pang of longing through his heart.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading It seemed, indeed, as if the two households had been specially manufactured so that each should fit the wants of the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was quite testy and huffed, for the suggestion touched a tender point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
which person or people
From this reading Margaret cherished a romantic admiration for Mrs. Revell, who was still a girl at heart despite the presence of a grown-up family.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The Revells were the friends _par excellence_ of the family of which he was the youthful head.
