used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
(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 No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Olive's vacation at home was very pleasant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
consistentadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪstənt/
(sometimes followed by “with”) in agreement or consistent or reliable
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
eccentricitynounUS /ˌeksənˈtrɪsəti/
strange and unconventional behavior
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Olive's vacation at home was very pleasant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
and nothing more
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
Landon
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From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
Landon's
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From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
come together
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
a form of address for a man
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
not any; not one
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
Olive's
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From this reading Olive's vacation at home was very pleasant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Olive's vacation at home was very pleasant.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
a special situation
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one could be kinder than Mrs. Merton, though the sight of her niece seemed to renew her indignation at Mr. Landon's eccentricity, and Olive had to summon all her philosophy to meet the expression of it.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Olive's vacation at home was very pleasant.
precisely as stated
From this reading Olive's vacation at home was very pleasant.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Olive's vacation at home was very pleasant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Charlotte, for a wonder, supported Olive, against her mother, and declared that Mr. Landon was right and consistent, and that she respected him for the course he had taken, though she was sorry for Olive's disappointment about getting settled in a home of her own.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Merton was vexed, then laughed, called them a pair of romantic girls, and declared they would know better when they were older.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course you think every thing Walter does is just right, now.
