used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Robert’s jubilation had been a little premature.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
Barrimore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Mrs. Barrimore was the first to make the discovery.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Barrimore was the first to make the discovery.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
Gissing
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From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
the act of departing
From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
jadedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒeɪdəd/
exhausted
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
jubilationnounUS /ˌdʒuːbəˈleɪʃən/
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Uncle Robert’s jubilation had been a little premature.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Uncle Robert’s jubilation had been a little premature.
engage in
From this reading Mrs. Barrimore was the first to make the discovery.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Barrimore was the first to make the discovery.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
and nothing more
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
prematureadjectiveUS /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr/
born after a gestation period of less than the normal time
From this reading Uncle Robert’s jubilation had been a little premature.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
on the contrary
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Uncle Robert’s jubilation had been a little premature.
express in words
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
a special situation
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Philip, late though it was, announced his intention of going back to Gissing on foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Robert’s jubilation had been a little premature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was so jaded by anger and resentment, to say nothing of getting Phyllis off, that peace at any price seemed the only thing that mattered for the moment.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
at the time that
From this reading THE HAND OF FATE When Philip Barrimore had accepted Colonel Lane’s apology and his hand, it had been an act of weariness and pity rather than an accepting of new relations.
