used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading He would give her my card.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
being one more than seven
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading A gloomy-looking footman opened the door.
funerealadjective
suited to or suggestive of a grave or burial
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He would give her my card.
gloomy-looking
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From this reading A gloomy-looking footman opened the door.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would give her my card.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Yes, Miss Ottley was at home.
HubbardnounUS /ˈhʌbərd/
a United States writer of science fiction and founder of Scientology (1911-1986)
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
engage in
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A gloomy-looking footman opened the door.
Ottley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
PactnounUS /pækt/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
QuaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
in or at or to some place
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
hard to endure
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, Miss Ottley was at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A Quaint Love Pact One evening after a hard morning's work on my book, and a particularly fatiguing afternoon spent in vainly trying to lift Hubbard out of a funereal mood, I thought I should make myself a present of a few minutes' conversation with Miss Ottley.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I argued that she would be sure to spend the evening out somewhere, so I knocked at her father's door a few minutes before eight o'clock.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, Miss Ottley was at home.
