used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
any person at all
From this reading I wondered if--_anyone_--would pine for me!
ArgusnounUS /ˈɑːrɡəs/
(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading I wondered if the gardener would pine for Bridget!
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
greatly pleased
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
the organ of sight
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading I wondered if the gardener would pine for Bridget!
the act of acquiring something
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wondered if the gardener would pine for Bridget!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wondered if the gardener would pine for Bridget!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wondered if--_anyone_--would pine for me!
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
not any; not one
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
PastimesnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading I wondered if the gardener would pine for Bridget!
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wondered if the gardener would pine for Bridget!
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Personally the prospect of occasional "calls" pleased me better than the thought of meetings in the country, under the Argus eye of village gossips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading In the latter case one would be self-conscious and restrained; in the former, safe from observation, doubly sheltered behind wig and spectacles, there could be no doubt as to which position afforded the better opportunity of getting to know a man's character.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading I wondered if the gardener would pine for Bridget!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As for "Pastimes"--our guest tenant would be delighted to have her stay extended.
