used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
barmaidnoun
a female bartender
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
for the reason that
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
clothing in general
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading To the curious observer this consciousness of his mistake was conspicuous in his manner.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading To the curious observer this consciousness of his mistake was conspicuous in his manner.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading To the curious observer this consciousness of his mistake was conspicuous in his manner.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
every person
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
flatlyadverbUS /ˈflætli/
in an unqualified manner
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
the act of departing
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
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 (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
Leicestershirenoun
a largely agricultural county in central England
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
loveliest
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From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To the curious observer this consciousness of his mistake was conspicuous in his manner.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
joined in matrimony
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading To the curious observer this consciousness of his mistake was conspicuous in his manner.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
absolutely essential
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
Nevill
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From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
not any; not one
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading To the curious observer this consciousness of his mistake was conspicuous in his manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the curious observer this consciousness of his mistake was conspicuous in his manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
PETER'SnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the curious observer this consciousness of his mistake was conspicuous in his manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
TysonnounUS /ˈtaɪsən/
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (born in 1966)
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
unpopularitynounUS /ənˌpɑːpjəˈlerɪti/
the quality of lacking general approval or acceptance
From this reading He was not long in finding out that he owed his unpopularity in a great measure to his marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR PETER'S NEW CLOTHES Tyson had not married in order to improve his social position; he had married because he was in love as he had never been in love before.
at the time that
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading (It was to be hoped that his wife was not a curious observer.) And Sir Peter made matters no better by going about declaring that Mrs. Nevill Tyson was the loveliest woman in Leicestershire, when everybody knew that his wife had flatly refused to call on her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have married a barmaid, if necessary, for the same reason.
