used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
Alderbury
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From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
(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 It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
Bopaul's
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From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading From his companion his thoughts went to her brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
cynicismnounUS /ˈsɪnɪsɪzəm/
a cynical feeling of distrust
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
extractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
made afraid
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his companion his thoughts went to her brother.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From his companion his thoughts went to her brother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
a message received and understood
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
monosyllabicadjective
having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
not any; not one
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
persevereverbUS /pərsəˈvɪr/
be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
self-consciousnessnounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading From his companion his thoughts went to her brother.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
precisely as stated
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From his companion his thoughts went to her brother.
in or at the place that
From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
which person or people
From this reading He distrusted Bopaul's cynicism, mild and harmless though it might be; but he could not help admiring the force of character in the man who had struck whilst the iron was hot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Alderbury addressed a few words to his companion in the language of the country and received monosyllabic replies which gave him no encouragement to persevere in his efforts at making conversation or to extract information.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would all come right in time; she would lose the shy self-consciousness with education.
zenana
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From this reading He concluded that she was a shy and frightened member of a zenana where very little liberty was allowed.
