used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MEETING IN GERMANY.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
(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 seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
boresnounUS /bɔːrz/
plural of “bore” — a person who evokes boredom
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He and Mabel met constantly.
conversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
deadlift
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From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
dullestadjectiveUS /ˈdʌləst/
superlative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
at any time
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
give expression to
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
GERMANYnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading A MEETING IN GERMANY.
a young female
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Mabel met constantly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MEETING IN GERMANY.
infatuatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːeɪtɪd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
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 He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
Mabel
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From this reading He and Mabel met constantly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
Mark'snounUS /mɑːrks/
possessive form of “mark” — a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MEETING IN GERMANY.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He and Mabel met constantly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
on one occasion
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
tennis-parties
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From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The summer went by, and Mark's anticipations of happiness were as nearly borne out as such anticipations ever are.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She seemed always glad to see and talk with him, allowing herself to express a decided interest in his doings, and never once throwing on him the burden of a conversational deadlift in the manner with which a girl knows how to discourage all but the dullest of bores.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He saw her in the Row with her father and Dolly--and sometimes had the bliss of exchanging a few words across the railings--at dances and tennis-parties, and in most of the less exclusive events of the season, while every interview left him more deeply infatuated.
