used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
the state of being absent
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
amicablyadverbUS /ˈæmɪkəbli/
in an amicable manner
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
any thing at all
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
brow-beating
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From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Gifford, however, had an idea that the reason for the change lay somewhat deeper than that.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
Edith
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From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
a boy or man
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gifford, however, had an idea that the reason for the change lay somewhat deeper than that.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
Gervase
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From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
GIFFORD
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From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
Henshaw
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From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
Henshaw's
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From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gifford, however, had an idea that the reason for the change lay somewhat deeper than that.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Gifford, however, had an idea that the reason for the change lay somewhat deeper than that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
Kelson
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From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gifford, however, had an idea that the reason for the change lay somewhat deeper than that.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
Morriston's
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From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
Morristons
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From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Gifford, however, had an idea that the reason for the change lay somewhat deeper than that.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
cut with a saw
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Gifford, however, had an idea that the reason for the change lay somewhat deeper than that.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Gifford, however, had an idea that the reason for the change lay somewhat deeper than that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The fellow has evidently come to the conclusion that in dealing with people like the Morristons an offensive brow-beating manner does not pay," he remarked casually.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered whether in the absence of any other apparent cause, Edith Morriston's attractiveness had had anything to do with it.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading WHAT GIFFORD SAW IN THE WOOD During the next day or two Gifford saw next to nothing of Gervase Henshaw.
Wynford
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From this reading They had parted amicably enough after luncheon at Wynford Place; indeed, the change in Henshaw's demeanour had been something of a puzzle to the two friends, although Kelson did not seem much exercised by it.
