used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
adjectivenounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪv/
a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading “Her execution was very brilliant.”
clumsilyadverbUS /ˈklʌmsəli/
in a clumsy manner
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
CottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading “Her execution was very brilliant.”
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ludovic wished that the recollection had not occurred to him so opportunely.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
Ludovic
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From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
materialisticadjectiveUS /məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/
marked by materialism
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
Meretriciousadjective
like or relating to a prostitute
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
musician'snounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
possessive form of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ludovic wished that the recollection had not occurred to him so opportunely.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Ludovic wished that the recollection had not occurred to him so opportunely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
on one occasion
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading Ludovic wished that the recollection had not occurred to him so opportunely.
opulentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpjələnt/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
by chance
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Ludovic wished that the recollection had not occurred to him so opportunely.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I once heard her play,” said Ludovic, avoiding, clumsily, as he felt, a reply.
Severing's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ludovic wished that the recollection had not occurred to him so opportunely.
spiritualitynounUS /ˌspɪrɪtʃuːˈælətiː/
property or income owned by a church
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ludovic wished that the recollection had not occurred to him so opportunely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Meretricious,” was the adjective he had applied to the popular musician’s talent, at the time.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Her execution was very brilliant.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Her execution was very brilliant.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Ludovic wished that the recollection had not occurred to him so opportunely.
XInounUS /ʃiː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading XI Perhaps it was reaction from the materialistic atmosphere that undoubtedly prevailed at the modern and opulent mansion of Cotton that was responsible for the extreme spirituality which marked Mrs. Severing’s conversation that Friday afternoon.
