used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
Alexandra
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From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
(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 Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
the organ of sight
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
Freyne
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From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
Freyne's
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From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading Woolf grunted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
Maggy
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From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
stallsnounUS /stɔːlz/
a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
suggestingverbUS /səˈdʒestɪŋ/
-ing form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing was said, but all the same she began to receive more consideration.
in or at that place or location
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
a special situation
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
which person or people
From this reading De Freyne kept an open eye on the stalls and boxes for any distinguished personage who might be there on her account.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He could never understand why Maggy was always suggesting that though a thing might be adequate to herself it was not of necessity good enough for her friend.
WoolfnounUS /wʊlf/
English author whose work used such techniques as stream of consciousness and the interior monologue; prominent member of the Bloomsbury Group (1882-1941)
From this reading Woolf grunted.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Maggy was not far wrong about De Freyne’s subsequent attitude toward Alexandra.
