used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
COLIN
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From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
delveverbUS /delv/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She scanned him with interest.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
Keith
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From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
Phyllys
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From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading She scanned him with interest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She scanned him with interest.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
up to a particular time
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Mrs. Keith was short in manner, as if still offended; but her vexation seemed powerless to ruffle him.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She scanned him with interest.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Phyllys wondered whether he felt it more than he showed.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading COLIN AND HIS WORK COLIN did not appear next morning till breakfast was ended; and a cup of tea met his wants.
but in spite of that
From this reading A gift to delve below the surface was hers, but as yet it had not been developed; and while he interested, he baffled her.
