used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
(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 That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
Barton
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From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
Deane
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From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
opinion or judgment
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
a social unit living together
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
death of a person
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
Martha
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From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
the force of workers available
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
not any; not one
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
not in physical motion
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WILL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
in the direction of
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading They were disappointed, it was true, that he and Martha Deane had not met, in the sight of all.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the homeward journey from the grave, Gilbert and his mother were still the central figures of interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading That the members of the Barton family were annoyed and humiliated, was evident to all eyes; but it was a pitiful, undignified position, which drew no sympathy towards them, while the proud, composed gravity of the former commanded respect.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE WILL.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young men and women, especially, were unanimously of the opinion that Gilbert had conducted himself like a man.
