used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
carefully weighed
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Well," observed the judge, "I presume it's too early.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Has she heard from him?"
destroyed or killed
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
an established custom
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has she heard from him?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
haven't
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From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Has she heard from him?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Has she heard from him?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
How
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From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
it's
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From this reading "Well," observed the judge, "I presume it's too early.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
Lavinia
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From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
the literary culture
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
MarleynounUS /ˈmɑːrli/
Jamaican singer who popularized reggae (1945-1981)
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
being perceived or observed
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Well," observed the judge, "I presume it's too early.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading "Well," observed the judge, "I presume it's too early.
qualifyingnounUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪɪŋ/
the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well," observed the judge, "I presume it's too early.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Well," observed the judge, "I presume it's too early.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
(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 "Well," observed the judge, "I presume it's too early.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading LETTERS HOME "How does she seem since he went away?" asked Judge Blair of his wife two days after Marley had gone.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He spoke in his usual habit of deference to his wife's observation, though his own opportunities for observing Lavinia might have been considered as great as hers.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I haven't noticed any difference in her," said Mrs. Blair, and then she added a qualifying and significant "yet."
