used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
anew
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
how long something has existed
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
divisible by two
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
on one occasion
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
proprietarynounUS /prəˈpraɪəteri/
an unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
Raynor's
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From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A distinguished-looking lady, slightly past middle age, she was aristocratic of bearing and kindly pleasant of manner.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could not suppress a feeling of elation as I once again rang at the door of Olive Raynor's home that evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
Vail
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From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Vail was present at our interview this time, and my first sight of her gave me a very favorable impression.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I almost began to feel a proprietary interest in the mansion, as I now was practically the legal adviser of its new mistress.
accept gladly
From this reading And to be received as a privileged caller, even a welcome one, was a source of gratification to my pride and self-respect.
