used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Nay, nay, not so," answered the old peer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
(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 "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading "That is a boyish fancy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
Calverly
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From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
dearly loved
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "That is a boyish fancy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
Fulmer
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From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
a young female
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
guardian'snounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
possessive form of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
how
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From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
Iola
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From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
maidenlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a maiden
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
and nothing more
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, nay, not so," answered the old peer.
not any; not one
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Nay, nay, not so," answered the old peer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Nay, nay, not so," answered the old peer.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading "Nay, nay, not so," answered the old peer.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Nay, nay, not so," answered the old peer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
in the near future
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
carry out
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
up to a particular time
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading "I made no complaint, my dear lord," replied Fulmer, for the first time aware that, in telling how soon Iola had left him, his tone had displayed some mortification; "I merely said that, after a moment's interview, the dear girl withdrew; and you may easily imagine that I should have better liked her stay."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "It was discreet, my lord, it was discreet," said Lord Calverly, as he walked up into the hall with Fulmer by his side; "and take my word for it, that discretion is a quality which every man should prize in a wife.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She meant you no offence, depend upon it, but with maidenly modesty retired till she had the sanction of her guardian's presence."
