used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
Alice
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From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
a quantity of money
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
the two together, not just one
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the fact was that Alice was not impressed much either one way or the other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
Claxton
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From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
one or the other of two
From this reading But the fact was that Alice was not impressed much either one way or the other.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But the fact was that Alice was not impressed much either one way or the other.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
Henrich
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From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading But the fact was that Alice was not impressed much either one way or the other.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
and nothing more
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
go away from a place
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
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 Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
engage in
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
mellifluousadjective
pleasing to the ear
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But the fact was that Alice was not impressed much either one way or the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
nothingsnounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋz/
inconsequential conversation
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
on one occasion
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the fact was that Alice was not impressed much either one way or the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
Pollington-terrace
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From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
on the contrary
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On taking his leave, Mr. Wetter rather thought that he had created a favourable impression upon Alice, while Pauline thought just the contrary.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the fact was that Alice was not impressed much either one way or the other.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
WetternounUS /ˈwetər/
a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
From this reading Mr. Henrich Wetter did not remain long in Pollington-terrace on the day of his introduction to Mrs. Claxton.
at the time that
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he remained, he discussed pleasantly enough those agreeable nothings, which make up the conversation of society, in a soft mellifluous voice, and exhibited an amount of deference to both ladies.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He saw at once that Mrs. Claxton was delicate and out of health, and he was far too clever a man of the world to let the occasion of his first visit be remembered by her as one when she was bored or wearied.
