used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
alludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
drawing-room
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From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
in a free manner
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
an established custom
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
Keith
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
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 Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
engage in
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
Nora
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From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
on one occasion
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
and nothing more
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
Roger
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From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She entered the lady’s drawing-room that evening with an oppressive desire to please.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
venerationnounUS /ˌvenərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Keith had long been for Nora an object of mystical veneration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not only reassured, however, but altogether captivated, by the lavish cordiality of her hostess.
be dressed in
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The interest manifested by Roger in the question of what she should wear assured her that he had staked a nameless something on the impression she might make.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
showing curiosity
From this reading Roger had been in the habit of alluding to her, not freely nor frequently, but with a certain implicit consideration which more than once had set Nora wondering.
