used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
Arethusanoun
any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers
From this reading Arethusa stormed and raged, as was quite to be expected.
Arethusa's
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From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arethusa stormed and raged, as was quite to be expected.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Arethusa stormed and raged, as was quite to be expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
BennetnounUS /ˈbenɪt/
avens of Virginia having pale or greenish yellow flowers
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He would spoil the whole Party if he did not come!
disinclinationnounUS /dɪsɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Arethusa stormed and raged, as was quite to be expected.
give expression to
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was so stupid of him to refuse!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He would spoil the whole Party if he did not come!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so stupid of him to refuse!
in the recent past
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
the literary culture
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He would spoil the whole Party if he did not come!
a human being
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Arethusa stormed and raged, as was quite to be expected.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Arethusa stormed and raged, as was quite to be expected.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading It was so stupid of him to refuse!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so stupid of him to refuse!
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading He would spoil the whole Party if he did not come!
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Arethusa stormed and raged, as was quite to be expected.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading It was so stupid of him to refuse!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He would spoil the whole Party if he did not come!
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He thought that Arethusa's letters home had lately been almost too full of a person by the name of Bennet, and torn between a curiosity to observe this person for himself in the flesh, and a disinclination to place himself in a position that should give her the opportunity to express her preference in public, the latter won.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would spoil the whole Party if he did not come!
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading But Timothy wrote that he was sorry, but he could not come.
