the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AWKWARD RECOGNITION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
AWKWARDadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading AN AWKWARD RECOGNITION.
for the reason that
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
Belassis
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From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
Bertha
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From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
Debenham
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From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
having made preparations
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
a social unit living together
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
in a gradual manner
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
Ladywell
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From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
Matilda
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From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
others
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From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
on the contrary
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
reapingverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
RECOGNITIONnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading AN AWKWARD RECOGNITION.
cut with a saw
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The Belassis family was, however, reaping distinct social advantage from its close connection with Philip Debenham of Ladywell Manor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
required or under orders
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
carry out
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
TornounUS /tɔːr/
a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For some days after that encounter with Belassis, Tor saw little of the uncle or the uncle’s family.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He liked to take life easily, without disturbing himself or others by needless display of feeling, and he hoped that these two supposed cousins would gradually ‘slack off’ from their pursuit of himself, without driving him to any definite declaration of indifference.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was rather glad of this, because Matilda and Bertha had grown somewhat pressing in their attentions of late, and he neither felt disposed to encourage nor yet to snub them.
