used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
in addition
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one else noticed it, but this was not surprising.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
Dr
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else
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From this reading No one else noticed it, but this was not surprising.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
the organ of sight
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
Jim
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From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
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 THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
Muriel's
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From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
not any; not one
From this reading No one else noticed it, but this was not surprising.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
being perceived or observed
From this reading No one else noticed it, but this was not surprising.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one else noticed it, but this was not surprising.
and nothing more
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
PENALTYnounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
a full supply
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
Ratcliffe
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From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading No one else noticed it, but this was not surprising.
carry out
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading There was always plenty to occupy the attention in the Ratcliffe household, and only Dr. Jim managed to keep a sharp eye upon every member thereof.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No one else noticed it, but this was not surprising.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Moreover, by a casual observer, there was little or nothing that was unusual to be detected in Muriel's manner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He also shrewdly remarked that it dated from the commencement of her visit at his house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE PENALTY FOR SENTIMENT It did not take Dr. Jim long to discover that some trouble or at the least some perplexity was weighing upon his young guest's mind.
