used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
(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 Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The taciturn Jefferson became almost effusive in return.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
make certain of
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The taciturn Jefferson became almost effusive in return.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading The taciturn Jefferson became almost effusive in return.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
HitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
inviolateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪəlɪt/
(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
the act of departing politely
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
by chance
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The taciturn Jefferson became almost effusive in return.
Roger
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From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
Sheringham
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From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading The taciturn Jefferson became almost effusive in return.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger did not feel at all inclined to linger in the society of Lady Jefferson.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Sheringham Hits the Mark Roger did not reappear until the car was at the front door and the other members of the party already making their farewells on the steps.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading His leave-taking was necessarily a little hurried; but perhaps this was not altogether without design.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He shook hands warmly enough with her husband, however, and the manner of their parting was sufficient to assure the latter, without the necessity of any words being spoken on the subject, that his confidences would be regarded as inviolate.
