used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
matters of personal concern
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
(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 Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
appraisedverbUS /əˈpreɪzd/
past form of “appraise” — evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
Collinses
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From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
conjugaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
diagnosedverbUS /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊst/
past form of “diagnose” — determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
discontentnounUS /dɪskənˈtent/
a longing for something better than the present situation
From this reading Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
estrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
of the present time and place
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
infelicitynoun
inappropriate and unpleasing manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
joined in matrimony
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
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 They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
not any; not one
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
penetratingadjectiveUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪŋ/
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
plaintiffnounUS /ˈpleɪntəf/
a person who brings an action in a court of law
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
prognosticationnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Marriage is a common institution and the symptoms of its discontent are familiar to all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They appeared early in the married life of the Collinses, were faithfully diagnosed by the members of their immediate circle, and the prognostication based on them called for the early appearance of Mrs. Collins as plaintiff in the divorce court.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
hard to endure
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
at the time that
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The domestic life of George Collins and his wife was a daily lie which fooled no one.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading But the eyes of the world are too keen and penetrating when it comes to other people's affairs, and such painful efforts as the Collinses made to appear reconciled to each other were measured and appraised at their true worth.
a late time of life
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
but in spite of that
From this reading For five years they had lived completely estranged beneath the single roof that sheltered both, yet trying desperately to conceal their conjugal infelicity from the world.
