used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
Aliette
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From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
Aliette's
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From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
in addition
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, at Lancaster Gate, only Mollie remained in ignorance.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
basement-wise
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From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
connubialadjective
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
one or the other of two
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, at Lancaster Gate, only Mollie remained in ignorance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
Fullerford
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From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading In fact, at Lancaster Gate, only Mollie remained in ignorance.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In fact, at Lancaster Gate, only Mollie remained in ignorance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading In fact, at Lancaster Gate, only Mollie remained in ignorance.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
Lennard
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From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading In fact, at Lancaster Gate, only Mollie remained in ignorance.
a particular point in time
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
not any; not one
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, at Lancaster Gate, only Mollie remained in ignorance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
overlong
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From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In fact, at Lancaster Gate, only Mollie remained in ignorance.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
Staley
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From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
Staley's
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From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For, at the moment, Mollie Fullerford was far too absorbed to bother herself overlong about either sister or brother-in-law; a sublime selfishness held her aloof from both.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lennard and the rest of the staff--though Caroline refused to gossip--were also aware, basement-wise, of the connubial position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The "grand passion" (it is unfortunate that no single word in the English language exactly pictures that emotional process) was a little beyond Caroline Staley's philosophy.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet within twelve hours of Aliette's interview with Hector, even Caroline Staley realized that "Miss Aliette was about through with that husband of hers."
