used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
command with authority
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
FearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
gentlestadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentələst/
superlative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
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 George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
engage in
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
Mamie
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From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
Mamie's
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From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
not any; not one
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading If she had not allowed herself to refer in the most direct manner to the past, she would not have exposed herself to Mamie’s subsequent attack.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As for Mamie, though she had successfully affected a look of perfect innocence, and had spoken in the gentlest and most friendly tone of voice, there was no denying the fact that her speeches had made a visible impression upon Constance Fearing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading George was not altogether pleased by what had happened during the visit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead of this, however, she had seemed to be doing her best to make him talk, and had really been the one to begin the trouble which had ensued.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had expected that Constance would be satisfied with exchanging a few words of no import, and that she would make no attempt to lead him into conversation.
