used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
apatheticallyadverb
in an apathetic manner
From this reading "Yes," he said, rather apathetically.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
Eversleigh's
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From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
forecastverbUS /ˈfɔːrkæst/
predict in advance
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
Francis
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From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
many times at short intervals
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
of great significance or value
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Is it more money for investment?" he inquired, tranquilly.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
investmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənt/
the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading "Is it more money for investment?" he inquired, tranquilly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
Kitty's
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From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
make reference to
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Is it more money for investment?" he inquired, tranquilly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Is it more money for investment?" he inquired, tranquilly.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
musingsnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
not any; not one
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
and nothing more
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
other's
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From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
on the contrary
From this reading "Yes," he said, rather apathetically.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
Silwood
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From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
a male human offspring
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
moving very fast
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading "Here is a letter from Morris Thornton," said Silwood, shooting a keen, swift glance at his partner, but it escaped the other's notice.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
tranquillyadverb
without emotional agitation
From this reading "Is it more money for investment?" he inquired, tranquilly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Francis Eversleigh's thoughts, in fact, played pleasantly around his son Gilbert and Kitty Thornton, or if he had seen that look it might have startled him out of the complacent musings which forecast a fortunate ending only.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For though the mention of the name of Kitty's father chimed in agreeably with his reflections, the firm received communications frequently from Morris Thornton--which was only natural, as he was by far the most important client it possessed, and therefore the arrival of this particular letter excited no special interest in his breast.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," he said, rather apathetically.
