used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRAVE ACT.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A BRAVE ACT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a natural repulsion between them.
bragverbUS /bræɡ/
show off
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A BRAVE ACT.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
a boy or man
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
Hester
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From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading There was a natural repulsion between them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
repulsionnoun
the force by which bodies repel one another
From this reading There was a natural repulsion between them.
that is looked for
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
carry out
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was a natural repulsion between them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a natural repulsion between them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
Vavasor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
vulgaritynounUS /vəlˈɡerɪti/
the quality of lacking taste and refinement
From this reading Vavasor thought the major a most objectionable, indeed low fellow, full of brag and vulgarity, and the major thought Vavasor a supercilious idiot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doubtless it was in part to keep the other from her that he himself sought her: the major did not take to Vavasor.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The major had indeed taken a strong fancy to Hester, and during the whole of his visit kept as near her as he could, much to the annoyance of Vavasor.
