used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
antiquitiesnounUS /ænˈtɪkwətiz/
plural of “antiquity” — the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
Clodagh's
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From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
being joined in close association
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
placed crosswise
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
elateverbUS /ɪˈleɪt/
fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
encounteringverbUS /enˈkaʊntərɪŋ/
-ing form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
divisible by two
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
hobbynounUS /ˈhɑːbi/
an auxiliary activity
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
incisiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪsɪv/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
inquisitivelyadverb
with curiosity
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
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 As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
MicknounUS /mɪk/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
Milbanke's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
nonchalantadjectiveUS /ˌnɑːnʃəˈlɑːnt/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
in a serious manner
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
stock-broker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
VenicenounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
waggedverbUS /wæɡd/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading As she left the breakfast table, her steps unconsciously quickened; and Mick, attentively sensitive to her altered gait, wagged his short tail, gave one sharp, incisive bark of question, and looked up at her with ears inquisitively pricked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
belonging to which person
From this reading And the thought of Venice; the suggestion of encountering any one whose interests lay outside antiquities, had power to elate her.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Clodagh's manner was careless and her gait nonchalant as she rose from table and crossed the terrace followed by her dog; but inwardly she burned with a newly kindled sense of anticipation.
a late time of life
From this reading With the exception of the journey to England with Nance, it was the first time in four years that her husband had seriously contemplated any move not ostensibly connected with his hobby.
but in spite of that
From this reading There was no particular reason why the idea of a journey to Venice, for the purpose of seeing a stock-broker--even though that stock-broker was a personal friend of Milbanke's--should be instinct with any promise; yet the idea excited her.
