used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Bartholomew wore a discontented face, and behaved so.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
(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 David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
Bartholomew
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From this reading Mrs. Bartholomew wore a discontented face, and behaved so.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading Mrs. Bartholomew wore a discontented face, and behaved so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
an occurrence of something
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
discontentedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈtentɪd/
showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing
From this reading Mrs. Bartholomew wore a discontented face, and behaved so.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Bartholomew wore a discontented face, and behaved so.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The peace of the house was gone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The peace of the house was gone.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
Judy
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From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
for more time
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bartholomew wore a discontented face, and behaved so.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
not any; not one
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The peace of the house was gone.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
and nothing more
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The peace of the house was gone.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
quarrelling
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From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
snappishadjective
apt to speak irritably
From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Bartholomew wore a discontented face, and behaved so.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
sobernessnoun
the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The peace of the house was gone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
a special situation
From this reading Judy was snappish; not a new thing exactly, but it was invariable now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
precisely as stated
From this reading David was very quiet and very sober; however in his case the quiet _was_ quiet, and the soberness was very serene; all the old gloom seemed to be gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The peace of the house was gone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not, indeed, that quarrelling took its place; there was no quarrelling; only an uncomfortable feeling in the air, and looks that were no longer pleased and pleasant.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Mrs. Bartholomew wore a discontented face, and behaved so.
