used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He drew his chair nearer to hers, nearer than it had been to Mamie’s, and prepared to listen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He drew his chair nearer to hers, nearer than it had been to Mamie’s, and prepared to listen.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
the act of departing
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew his chair nearer to hers, nearer than it had been to Mamie’s, and prepared to listen.
one or the other of two
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
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 felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
a young female
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He drew his chair nearer to hers, nearer than it had been to Mamie’s, and prepared to listen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
of the present time and place
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
impecuniousadjective
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
hear with intention
From this reading He drew his chair nearer to hers, nearer than it had been to Mamie’s, and prepared to listen.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
engage in
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
Mamie
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From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
Mamie's
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From this reading He drew his chair nearer to hers, nearer than it had been to Mamie’s, and prepared to listen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
take in marriage
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
a particular point in time
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He drew his chair nearer to hers, nearer than it had been to Mamie’s, and prepared to listen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
relativelyadverbUS /ˈrelətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
express in words
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
required or under orders
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
push forcefully
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
Totty
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From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
in the direction of
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
Trimm
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From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knew that the moment had come for making a decision of some sort, and he was annoyed that it should be thrust upon him, especially by Totty Trimm.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading George felt that his heart was beating faster as he prepared to hear what Totty had to say.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He could not be sure of what she was about to say, but he supposed that it was her intention to deliver him a lecture upon his conduct towards Mamie, and to request him to make it clear to the girl, either by words or by an immediate departure, that he could never love her and much less marry her, considering his relatively impecunious position.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It struck him that many women would have spoken in a more severe tone of voice than his cousin used, but this he attributed to her native good humour as much as to her tact.
