used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
having companions or an escort
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
(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 Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
set up or found
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
jealousiesnounUS /ˈdʒeləsiz/
plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
and nothing more
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
land-speculators
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From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
LOYALTYnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
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 He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
the force of workers available
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
PoliticiansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Savine moved among guests chatting with the brilliancy which occasionally characterized him, and always puzzled Thurston.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
Savine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
semi-public
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
Thurston
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
which person or people
From this reading A TEST OF LOYALTY It was during a brief respite from his task, which had been suspended, waiting the arrival of certain tools and material, that Thurston accompanied Savine and Helen to a semi-public gathering at the house of a man who was a power in the Mountain Province just outside Vancouver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Thurston was rarely troubled by petty jealousies, but the homage all men paid to Helen awoke an unpleasant apprehension within him.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He did not know many of the men and women who laughed and talked in animated groups; and at length found himself seated alone in a quiet corner.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Politicians, land-speculators, railroad and shipping magnates were present with their wives and daughters, and most of them had a word for Savine or a glance of admiration for Helen.
