used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
(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 Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
an occurrence of something
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was characteristic of him that he spoke to Mamie first.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
at any time
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
a social unit living together
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
freshernounUS /ˈfreʃər/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
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 most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
a young female
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was characteristic of him that he spoke to Mamie first.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
of great significance or value
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of him that he spoke to Mamie first.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
Mamie
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From this reading It was characteristic of him that he spoke to Mamie first.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
and nothing more
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
rosieradjectiveUS /ˈroʊziər/
comparative of “rosy” — reflecting optimism
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
Sherringtonnoun
English physiologist who conducted research on reflex action (1857-1952)
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was characteristic of him that he spoke to Mamie first.
required or under orders
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was characteristic of him that he spoke to Mamie first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
Trimm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
not known
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was characteristic of him that he spoke to Mamie first.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Sherrington Trimm arrived on the following afternoon, rosier and fresher than ever, and considerably reduced in weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After the first general and affectionate greeting he proceeded to interview each member of the family in private, as though he were getting up evidence for a case.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The most important point in his estimation was to ascertain whether the girl were really in love, or whether she had only contracted a passing attachment for George Wood.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading Knowing all that he did, and all that he supposed was unknown to his wife, he could not but regard the match with complacency, so far as worldly advantages were concerned.
