used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
(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 People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Beautiful!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
divisible by two
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I should think she was beautiful," she said, in her usual surly fashion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
brought together in one place
From this reading People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should think she was beautiful," she said, in her usual surly fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
Masterman
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From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
mildestadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪldəst/
superlative of “mild” — moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
being perceived or observed
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
and nothing more
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
the local environment
From this reading People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
pluralitynounUS /plərˈælɪti/
the state of being plural
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I should think she was beautiful," she said, in her usual surly fashion.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
sculptornounUS /ˈskʌlptər/
an artist who creates sculptures
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should think she was beautiful," she said, in her usual surly fashion.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading I should think she was beautiful," she said, in her usual surly fashion.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading People from all parts of the room gathered round her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I should think she was beautiful," she said, in her usual surly fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
uncompromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
not making concessions
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I should think she was beautiful," she said, in her usual surly fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
at the time that
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
which person or people
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few seemed inclined to doubt her description of the stranger's personal charms, but when she applied to Mrs Masterman for confirmation, that lady, who was known to have a strict regard for truth in its most uncompromising form, emphatically agreed with her.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It may be noticed that Mrs Ray Jefferson had only heard of _a_ sculptor and _a_ musician, but she drifted into plurality by force of that irresistible tendency to exaggerate trifles which seems inherent in women who are given to scandal even in its mildest form.
