used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
AaronsnounUS /ˈerənz/
plural of “aaron” — United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
airyadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
Brion
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From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "I have a good couple of hours' work to get through to-night."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
one or the other of two
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I have a good couple of hours' work to get through to-night."
the act of departing
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I have a good couple of hours' work to get through to-night."
good-night
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From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
grieveverbUS /ɡriːv/
feel grief
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have a good couple of hours' work to get through to-night."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "I have a good couple of hours' work to get through to-night."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PATTY IN UNDRESS.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
PATTYnounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading PATTY IN UNDRESS.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
on the contrary
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
express in speech
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was accustomed to speak to her in this familiar and confidential fashion, though she was but a recent acquaintance, and she had always responded in a highly gratifying way.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "I have a good couple of hours' work to get through to-night."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I have a good couple of hours' work to get through to-night."
UNDRESSverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading PATTY IN UNDRESS.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
at the time that
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "I am going to steal away," he said in an airy whisper, coming across her in the middle of the room as he made his way to the door.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading When Paul Brion bade Mrs. Aarons good-night, he perceived that she was a little cold to him, and rather wondered at himself that he did not feel inclined either to resent or to grieve over that unprecedented circumstance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I have a good couple of hours' work to get through to-night."
