used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A BALL.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
anew
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A BALL.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
the act of departing
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
someone who is a detective
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
having made preparations
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
Doris's
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From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A BALL.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
a social unit living together
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
Hugh's
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From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
immediately past
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
in the recent past
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
not any; not one
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
many times at short intervals
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
PREPARATIONSnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATIONS FOR A BALL.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
Identical; not different.
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
in the near future
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
not in physical motion
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
up to a particular time
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading No one can resist the influence of Doris's happy gaiety, however; and though still disposed to be a little thoughtful at times, Molly is soon roused into her own bright self again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The fact of the case was, that Hugh's manner and gift on the evening of his last visit had set Molly thinking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading About a week after this Doris comes home, arriving in such wild spirits that the household, which has lately become a little dull, does not seem the same.
wool-gathering
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From this reading Since Hugh's departure Molly has certainly been more quiet and subdued than of old, often sitting lost in thought, till Dick one day was reduced to telling her she seemed always "wool-gathering" now, and asked was "it a paying business?"
