used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
(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 She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Miss Linisfarne had taken up a distinctly hostile attitude towards Meg.
brought into existence
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
Dan
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From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Miss Linisfarne had taken up a distinctly hostile attitude towards Meg.
enlistverbUS /ˌenˈlɪst/
join the military
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
divisible by two
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
a young female
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Miss Linisfarne had taken up a distinctly hostile attitude towards Meg.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
Jarner
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From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
Linisfarne
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From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
MegnounUS /meɡ/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Miss Linisfarne had taken up a distinctly hostile attitude towards Meg.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
monopolizedverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪzd/
past form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
a form of address for a man
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
rebuffverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
retardedadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
try to get or reach
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
move hurridly
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Miss Linisfarne had taken up a distinctly hostile attitude towards Meg.
tea-time
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From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
in the direction of
From this reading Miss Linisfarne had taken up a distinctly hostile attitude towards Meg.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Miss Linisfarne had taken up a distinctly hostile attitude towards Meg.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading That evening, Dan paid a visit to Mr. Jarner in order to confess his newly born passion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
at the time that
From this reading She monopolized Dan all the tea-time, and seemed displeased when he addressed the girl even in the most casual manner.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Dan was quite unaware of her reason for acting thus, and so wished to seek the advice and assistance of Mr. Jarner.
wooingnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After the rebuff he had received from Miss Linisfarne, he judged it as well to enlist the sympathy of the vicar, so that if the one retarded the other would speed his wooing.
