used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
consider or hold as true
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
brokernounUS /ˈbroʊkər/
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
Cathcart
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From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
placed crosswise
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
a female human offspring
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
wanted intensely
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
ten 10s
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
the literary culture
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
come together
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
not any; not one
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
strategistnounUS /ˈstrætɪdʒɪst/
an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading She did not immediately decide to accept the invitation, she was not sure as to the terms on which she desired to remain with her new son-in-law.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
Warrell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Cathcart was considerably surprised to receive an invitation to the dinner.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading She was, however (whatever might be her faults), a good strategist, and there was nothing to be gained by declining the invitation, and there might be some advantage in accepting.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had that morning sent her daughter a cheque for three hundred pounds which she had received from her broker, but as their letters had crossed, one event had no connection with the other.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She was surprised to meet Mr. Warrell, surprised and a little embarrassed; but now that her daughter knew everything there was no reason in the world why she should feel uncomfortable.
