used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
breakfast-table
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From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
the act of breaking something
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
bright-eyed
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From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
a female human offspring
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
FelicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
a young female
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
LenanounUS /ˈliːnə/
a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
for more time
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
a female domestic
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
engage in
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
not any; not one
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
not one, and not any
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
and nothing more
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
carry out
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
unopenedadjectiveUS /əˈnoʊpənd/
not yet opened or unsealed
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Felicity observed that her father omitted his customary inquiries in regard to her rest, that the morning paper, the usual basis of comment at breakfast, lay unopened beside his plate, and guessed correctly that the explanation she must make could no longer be postponed.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading There was none of the bright-eyed vitality and serene spiritual tone that follows nights free from care.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
at the time that
From this reading FATHER AND DAUGHTER When the bishop and his daughter met at the breakfast-table the next morning, the air was full of unpleasant possibilities.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She came in by way of the kitchen with the news that Lena had gone home on a plea of illness, and though he was concerned for the girl, the necessity of breaking in a new maid to his ways added to his evident irritation of mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His bewilderment and suspicions had reached a point that would drive him to take the initiative, and he was only waiting for a favourable opening.
