used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
Cathcart
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From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
intentionally conceived
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
don't
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From this reading No, don't go, Mr. Vincent.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading We had finished our talk."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No, don't go, Mr. Vincent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had finished our talk."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
Laura
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From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
not any; not one
From this reading No, don't go, Mr. Vincent.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We had finished our talk."
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
providentialadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
on the contrary
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We had finished our talk."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think there is nothing more to be said, Mr. Cathcart....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
Vincent
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From this reading No, don't go, Mr. Vincent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Laura was conscious of distinct relief at the interruption: it seemed to her a providential escape from a troublesome decision.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had finished our talk."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Lady Laura," said the old gentleman with a rather determined air, "I beg of you to give me ten minutes more private conversation."
