used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
abyssnounUS /əˈbɪs/
a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
Adelaide's
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From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
(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 In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mathilde and Pete were so glad to see her that they said nothing, but looked at her beamingly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
beamingly
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From this reading Mathilde and Pete were so glad to see her that they said nothing, but looked at her beamingly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
put or send forth
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
Lanley
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From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mathilde and Pete were so glad to see her that they said nothing, but looked at her beamingly.
Mathilde
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From this reading Mathilde and Pete were so glad to see her that they said nothing, but looked at her beamingly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mathilde and Pete were so glad to see her that they said nothing, but looked at her beamingly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
and nothing more
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
in other respects or ways
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mathilde and Pete were so glad to see her that they said nothing, but looked at her beamingly.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mathilde and Pete were so glad to see her that they said nothing, but looked at her beamingly.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mathilde and Pete were so glad to see her that they said nothing, but looked at her beamingly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Wayne nodded to her son, smiled more formally at Mr. Lanley, and then her eyes falling upon Mathilde, she realized that she had intruded on some sort of conference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading In all the short, but crowded, time since Lanley had first known Mrs. Wayne he had never been otherwise than glad to see her, but now his heart sank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It seemed to him that an abyss was about to open between them, and that all their differences of spirit, stimulating enough while they remained in the abstract, were about to be cast into concrete form.
which person or people
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whatever Adelaide’s feelings may have been, she greeted her guest with a positive courtesy, and she was the only one who did.
