used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
any thing at all
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What makes you ask that question, Mary?" said Mrs. Parsons.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
divisible by two
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
he's
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From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
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From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
incongruousadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈkɔːŋruːəs/
lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
Jamie's
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From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What makes you ask that question, Mary?" said Mrs. Parsons.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
and nothing more
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "What makes you ask that question, Mary?" said Mrs. Parsons.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading "What makes you ask that question, Mary?" said Mrs. Parsons.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What makes you ask that question, Mary?" said Mrs. Parsons.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What makes you ask that question, Mary?" said Mrs. Parsons.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
in the direction of
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Her feminine tact had led her to notice a difference in Jamie's feeling towards his betrothed; but she had been unwilling to think that it amounted even to coldness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Such a change could be explained in a hundred natural ways, and might, indeed, exist merely in her own imagination.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What makes you ask that question, Mary?" said Mrs. Parsons.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Oh, he's not the same as he was!" cried Mary, "I don't know what it is, but I feel it in his whole manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old man's deep love for Mary had prevented him from seeing in Jamie's behaviour anything incongruous with that of a true lover.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What makes you ask that question, Mary?" said Mrs. Parsons.
