used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And she longed for an opportunity to write and refuse him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
at any time
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
flatnessnounUS /ˈflætnəs/
the property of having two dimensions
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And she longed for an opportunity to write and refuse him.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
the act of departing
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading And she longed for an opportunity to write and refuse him.
and nothing more
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
absolutely essential
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
not any; not one
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And she longed for an opportunity to write and refuse him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading And she longed for an opportunity to write and refuse him.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
in the near future
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
unendurableadjective
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading The flatness of being completely ignored was unendurable; and she longed more than ever for a chance of showing him that her dignity was equal to his, although she was beginning to fear that he was not going to give her the necessary occasion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
at the time that
From this reading But when a fortnight passed by and no letter came from him, her righteous scorn deserted her and she became merely angry.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At first she was surprised to find that it was so easy to get on without him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
produce a literary work
From this reading She persuaded herself that her indifference arose from her annoyance at his having imposed the conventional view of things upon her; but, in reality, it was due to her conviction that he would be the first to give in, and would soon write and ask her to go and see him.
