used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading His real attitude toward the achievements of women she had never suspected.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
Alice
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From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
a cherished desire
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading His real attitude toward the achievements of women she had never suspected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
Charlotte'snounUS /ˈʃɑːrləts/
possessive form of “charlotte” — the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
gratefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtfəli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
as might be expected
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His real attitude toward the achievements of women she had never suspected.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
North'snounUS /nɔːrθs/
possessive form of “north” — the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
on one occasion
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
and nothing more
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His real attitude toward the achievements of women she had never suspected.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
secretiveadjectiveUS /ˈsiːkrətɪv/
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
Sheila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
believed likely
From this reading His real attitude toward the achievements of women she had never suspected.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
express in words
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had been so sure of his sympathy, of his ambition for her and his pleasure in this opportunity to test her power.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading His real attitude toward the achievements of women she had never suspected.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He had so gladly and gratefully accepted her help in his own work, he had so generously acknowledged her ability, that she had never conceived of any sex distinction in his views.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sheila was not naturally secretive, and it was a measure of the antagonism which Ted had aroused in her that she said nothing to him of her projected visit to Alice North.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading His real attitude toward the achievements of women she had never suspected.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had intended to tell him at once of Charlotte's kindly plan to interest Mrs. North in her work; she had been impatient to tell him, and her announcement of Charlotte's return, and Mrs. North's arrival with her, had been meant only as the preface to the confidence.
