used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
disinclinationnounUS /dɪsɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
at any time
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
Eversleigh
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From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
Kitty's
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From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
over-balanced
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From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
Silwood's
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From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
a special situation
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
Thornton's
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From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Over against these disquieting circumstances there were to be set Kitty's love for him, and his love for her, which far over-balanced them.
at the time that
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ever since the discovery of Morris Thornton's body in Silwood's rooms, in Stone Buildings, Gilbert Eversleigh had constantly felt that he moved in an atmosphere of mystery, which affected him so closely that he could not but be very uncomfortable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He attempted in various ways to get further light, but without success.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Another thing which worried him not a little was the poor health of his father, and the increasing disinclination the latter showed to attend to business.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That morning Gilbert, when he awoke, first thought of Kitty, and promised himself that, as he and she had arranged, they would have a long splendid time together that very day.
