used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It added, moreover, to her uneasiness, making her suspect that he was fully as dissatisfied as she.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It added, moreover, to her uneasiness, making her suspect that he was fully as dissatisfied as she.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading It was not that she resented the assertion of authority.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading It was not that she resented the assertion of authority.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading It added, moreover, to her uneasiness, making her suspect that he was fully as dissatisfied as she.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
at any time
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It added, moreover, to her uneasiness, making her suspect that he was fully as dissatisfied as she.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
hollownessnoun
the state of being hollow: having an empty space within
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
be the source of pain
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It added, moreover, to her uneasiness, making her suspect that he was fully as dissatisfied as she.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It added, moreover, to her uneasiness, making her suspect that he was fully as dissatisfied as she.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that she resented the assertion of authority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not that she resented the assertion of authority.
and nothing more
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading It was not that she resented the assertion of authority.
precisely, exactly
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading It added, moreover, to her uneasiness, making her suspect that he was fully as dissatisfied as she.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not that she resented the assertion of authority.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading It added, moreover, to her uneasiness, making her suspect that he was fully as dissatisfied as she.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had the fairness to admit his right, but in a very subtle fashion it hurt her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTMAS EVE It was only a small episode, but it made an impression upon Doris that she was slow to forget.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It made her feel more than ever the hollowness of the bargain, to which he had made such grim allusion.
