used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
Carthew
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From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
Cranstoun
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From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
divisible by two
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
Hilary
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From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
how
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From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
ill-pleased
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From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
manifestationnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃən/
a clear appearance
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
a particular point in time
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
overestimateverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈestəmeɪt/
make too high an estimate of
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
in the near future
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
recuperationnounUS /rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
a special situation
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
to-morrow
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From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I must go up to town the first thing to-morrow morning,” he said, presently, “to find out how Hilary is.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course he is enormously strong, but for that very reason he is the more likely to overestimate his powers of recuperation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not for an instant did the suspicion cross his mind that two persons present were listening with intense, even breathless, interest to his careless words.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Lord Carthew spoke as he did of his friend’s prospects and intentions with perfect frankness and loyalty, never for one moment suspecting the effect which his words might produce in the mind of Stella Cranstoun.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He really believed that Hilary had the bad taste to dislike that young lady, and he was certainly not ill-pleased by such a manifestation of feeling on the part of his handsome friend.
