used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
(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 But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Mildmay had been very much surprised to hear that Violet had, so to speak, changed her mind.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
make calm or still
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Mrs. Mildmay had been very much surprised to hear that Violet had, so to speak, changed her mind.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE COMING WEDDING.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
divisible by two
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
ficklenessnounUS /ˈfɪkəlnəs/
unfaithfulness by virtue of being unreliable or treacherous
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Mildmay had been very much surprised to hear that Violet had, so to speak, changed her mind.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
take in marriage
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
Mildmay
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From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Mildmay had been very much surprised to hear that Violet had, so to speak, changed her mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Mildmay had been very much surprised to hear that Violet had, so to speak, changed her mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
Murpoint
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From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
NemesisnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
a person who is being chased
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
with speed
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Mildmay had been very much surprised to hear that Violet had, so to speak, changed her mind.
express in speech
From this reading Mrs. Mildmay had been very much surprised to hear that Violet had, so to speak, changed her mind.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mrs. Mildmay had been very much surprised to hear that Violet had, so to speak, changed her mind.
tenornounUS /ˈtenər/
the adult male singing voice above baritone
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMING WEDDING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
precisely as stated
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE COMING WEDDING.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Quite unconscious of the Nemesis which was already on his track, the captain was rapidly bringing his scheme to a climax.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Violet was perfectly indifferent to praise or blame; she pursued the even tenor of her way, calm, serene as usual, with the peaceful and almost sad smile on her face and her usual gentle manner to all.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world was, of course, very much astonished to hear that Mr. Howard Murpoint was the man Miss Mildmay was to marry, and many blamed her for her fickleness.
