used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading CHANGED.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
set up or found
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
indecorousadjective
lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
Katie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
go away from a place
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
engage in
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
move hurridly
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
Rushtons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
solitudenounUS /ˈsɑːlətuːd/
a state of social isolation
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Lucy spent two or three days after this in comparative solitude.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Katie Russell had gone on a visit of two or three days’ duration, and Lucy found herself thus at full liberty to realize her loneliness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
(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 It was a suggestion forced upon each of them by the too great eagerness of the other, and both concluded that it would be well to adopt a more dignified course, and to leave her to herself for the moment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Her friends, both the Rushtons and Mrs. Stone, agreed in feeling that it would be indecorous to make any rush at her.
