used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Christmas-Day was strange and sad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
Buxton
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From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
Christmas-Day
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From this reading Christmas-Day was strange and sad.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
drawing-room
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From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
Erminia
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From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
full of life and energy
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
never-endingadjectiveUS /ˌnevərˈendɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
on the contrary
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Christmas-Day was strange and sad.
express in words
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
small-talk
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From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Christmas-Day was strange and sad.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Buxton had always contrived to be in the drawing-room, ready to receive them all after dinner.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading Erminia exerted herself to be as lively as she could, in order, if possible, to fill up the vacuum.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christmas-Day was strange and sad.
which person or people
From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Buxton tried to do away with his thoughts of her by much talking; but every now and then he looked wistfully toward the door.
Woodchester
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From this reading Edward, who had come over from Woodchester for a walk, had a good deal to say; and was, unconsciously, a great assistance with his never-ending flow of rather clever small-talk.
