used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
ADDITIONnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE HOUSE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE HOUSE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
Girdlestone
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From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE HOUSE.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
Kate
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From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
Kate's
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From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
and nothing more
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
Phillimore
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From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
rejoicings
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From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
cut with a saw
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The physician chafed at first over the idea of keeping the matter a secret from Girdlestone.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE HOUSE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ADDITION TO THE HOUSE.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
male cat
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
at the time that
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the meanwhile the lovers saw little of each other, and Tom was only consoled by the thought that every day which passed brought him nearer to the time when he could claim his prize without concealment or fear.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading There were rejoicings in Phillimore Gardens over Tom's engagement, for the two old people were both heartily fond of Kate--"our Kate," as they were wont proudly to call her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A little reflection served to show him, however, that there was nothing to be gained by informing him, while Kate's life, during the time that she was forced to remain under his roof, would be more tolerable as long as he was kept in ignorance of it.
