used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
in addition
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
any thing at all
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Wherein did it concern him that Nick cared for her or that Nick didn't?
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Wherein did it concern him that Nick cared for her or that Nick didn't?
coolingnounUS /ˈkuːlɪŋ/
the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
defaultnounUS /dɪˈfɔːlt/
loss due to not showing up
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Wherein did it concern him that Nick cared for her or that Nick didn't?
didn't
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From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
disapproveverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/
consider bad or wrong
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
frustrateverbUS /ˈfrʌstreɪt/
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
the act of giving
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wherein did it concern him that Nick cared for her or that Nick didn't?
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
Miriam's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
NashnounUS /næʃ/
United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
Nash'snounUS /ˈnæʃɪz/
possessive form of “nash” — United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wherein did it concern him that Nick cared for her or that Nick didn't?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
painternounUS /ˈpeɪntər/
an artist who paints
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
by chance
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
sublimitynoun
nobility in thought or feeling or style
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
precisely as stated
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was perpetually giving an account of it to his own soul in default of other listeners.
Wherein
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wherein did it concern him that Nick cared for her or that Nick didn't?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was quite angry at having tasted a sweetness in Miriam's assurance at the carriage--door, bestowed indeed with very little solemnity, that Nick didn't care for her.
the words that are spoken
From this reading For those had also been cooling words at the hour, though Peter blushed on the morrow to think that he felt in them anything but Nash's personal sublimity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Wherein did it signify to him that Gabriel Nash should have taken upon himself to disapprove of a union between the young actress and the young painter and to frustrate an accident that might perhaps prove fortunate?
