used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
from appearances alone
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
rid of obstructions
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
conjectured
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From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
Donovan
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From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
a young female
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
LacyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪsi/
made of or resembling lace
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
not any; not one
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
the act of searching for something
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was beginning to like Miss Donovan, to think about her, to feel a distinct interest in her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Westcott was sorry for the turn things had taken; he made no attempt to disguise this from his own mind.
the act of using
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
Westcott
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From this reading Before Westcott finished his meal his mood had changed to tolerant amusement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What her true purpose might have been in apparently seeking his friendship at first could not now be conjectured--indeed, made little difference--but it was clear enough she really belonged to the Lacy crowd, and had no more use for him.
the words that are spoken
From this reading That the girl had deliberately deceived him was plain, enough, revealed now in both her manner and words.
