used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading KATE BREWSTER HOLDS SANDERSON'S ATTENTION.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
Bartletts
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From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
BREWSTER
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From this reading KATE BREWSTER HOLDS SANDERSON'S ATTENTION.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
dramnounUS /dræm/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
eliminateverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/
terminate, end, or take out
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
hazarded
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From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
HOLDSnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading KATE BREWSTER HOLDS SANDERSON'S ATTENTION.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
IncapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
inhumanadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhjuːmən/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
KATE
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From this reading KATE BREWSTER HOLDS SANDERSON'S ATTENTION.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
Lennox
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From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
not any; not one
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
on one occasion
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
by chance
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
Sanderson
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From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
SANDERSON'S
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From this reading KATE BREWSTER HOLDS SANDERSON'S ATTENTION.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
Squire's
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From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
carry out
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In discussing him, she had heard the Bartletts quote his reason, that he was studying practical farming, and later on intended to take it up, on a large scale.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was perhaps owing to the fact that Anna strove hourly to eliminate the memory of Lennox Sanderson from her life, that she remained wholly unaware of that which every member of the Squire's household was beginning to notice: namely, that Lennox Sanderson was becoming daily more attentive to Kate Brewster.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading She had more than once hazarded a guess on why a man of Sanderson's tastes should care to remain in so quiet a neighborhood, but could arrive at no solution of the case.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading "A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch Incapable of pity, void and empty From any dram of mercy."--_Shakespeare_.
