used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
the state of being absent
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
Alicia
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From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
blinkverbUS /blɪŋk/
briefly shut the eyes
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Instead of going to her boudoir, she went into Senator March’s study.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
Colegrove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
disconcertverbUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/
cause to feel embarrassment
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
the act of departing
From this reading Instead of going to her boudoir, she went into Senator March’s study.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
gulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
half-past
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of going to her boudoir, she went into Senator March’s study.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Instead of going to her boudoir, she went into Senator March’s study.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
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 This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
march in a procession
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
March'snounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
possessive form of “march” — the month following February and preceding April
From this reading Instead of going to her boudoir, she went into Senator March’s study.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of going to her boudoir, she went into Senator March’s study.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was half-past six o’clock before Alicia March entered the door of her home.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Instead of going to her boudoir, she went into Senator March’s study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Instead of going to her boudoir, she went into Senator March’s study.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This did not disconcert Colegrove in the least, as it was his invariable practice to see things as they were and never to blink the truth.
which person or people
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Then it occurred to him that there was in reality a great gulf between Senator March and the woman who was his wife, and a man like himself.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was at his desk hard at work--he was known as the hardest worked man in the Senate--but he had not failed to notice his wife’s absence.
