used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
BethunenounUS /bəˈθjuːn/
United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955)
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
empressement
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From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
Eric
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From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
gumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
immediately past
From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
Marjorie
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From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
as might be expected
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
on one occasion
From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
riper
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From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
Roy
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From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
carry out
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once inside the enclosure Marjorie created a profound sensation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
unsportsmanlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈspɔːrtsmənlaɪk/
violating accepted standards or rules
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that not many of her own sex addressed themselves to her, but this omission was more than balanced by the _empressement_ of the gentlemen.
which person or people
From this reading First of all, naturally, she was introduced to the senior officer present—Major Eric Bethune, who, in the secret view of his subordinates, proceeded to take an unsportsmanlike and unduly prolonged advantage of his superior rank.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "By gum, I wish I had known that!" observed Roy, with sincerity.
a late time of life
From this reading Duty called him at last to the side of a lady of riper years.
