used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
askanceadverbUS /əˈskæns/
with suspicion or disapproval
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Wait till she gets back to Kurrumpore," said Mrs. Ermsted.
dearly loved
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
Bhulwana
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From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading "We shall see her in her true colours then."
without stop or interruption
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
a female human offspring
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
Ermsted
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From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
gaieties
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From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading "Wait till she gets back to Kurrumpore," said Mrs. Ermsted.
in a gradual manner
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
Harriet's
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From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
Kurrumpore
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From this reading "Wait till she gets back to Kurrumpore," said Mrs. Ermsted.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
not any; not one
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Wait till she gets back to Kurrumpore," said Mrs. Ermsted.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We shall see her in her true colours then."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "We shall see her in her true colours then."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "We shall see her in her true colours then."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Wait till she gets back to Kurrumpore," said Mrs. Ermsted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
Tommy
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From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "We shall see her in her true colours then."
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait till she gets back to Kurrumpore," said Mrs. Ermsted.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Undoubtedly she earned Lady Harriet's approval by so doing, but Mrs. Ermsted continued to look at her askance, notwithstanding the fact that her small daughter had developed a warm liking for the sister of her beloved Tommy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We shall see her in her true colours then."
widow'snounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
possessive form of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading She took no part in the gaieties of the station, but her widow's mourning made it easy for her to hold aloof.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SUMMONS During those months spent at Bhulwana with the surgeon's wife a measure of peace did gradually return to Stella.
