used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
from appearances alone
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
billiard-room
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From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading With a gesture of contempt, Evors pointed to the billiard-room window.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
corknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
don't
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From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
any strong feeling
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
Evors
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From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading With a gesture of contempt, Evors pointed to the billiard-room window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
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 THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
patchedadjectiveUS /pætʃt/
mended usually clumsily by covering a hole with a patch
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
having a point
From this reading With a gesture of contempt, Evors pointed to the billiard-room window.
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
an angry dispute
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
except for; apart from
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
strifenounUS /straɪf/
lack of agreement or harmony
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
a special situation
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, it seemed quite natural that Evors should be there telling her this extraordinary thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
Vera
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From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE THIRD FINGER Vera ought to have experienced a feeling of deepest surprise; but she was long post any emotion of that kind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading With a gesture of contempt, Evors pointed to the billiard-room window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a gesture of contempt, Evors pointed to the billiard-room window.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading The sounds of strife and tumult in the house had now died away; apparently the men in the billiard-room had patched up their quarrel, for nothing more could be heard save a sudden pop which sounded like the withdrawal of a cork.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't think you need worry about them," he said.
