used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Squire could not talk politics with Ann, his wife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
changelessadjective
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
confessionalnounUS /kənˈfeʃənəl/
a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Squire could not talk politics with Ann, his wife.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Squire could not talk politics with Ann, his wife.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading John's intimacy with the Squire prospered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John's intimacy with the Squire prospered.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
Leila
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading John's intimacy with the Squire prospered.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
cut with a saw
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
the act of searching for something
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading John's intimacy with the Squire prospered.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The Squire could not talk politics with Ann, his wife.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John's intimacy with the Squire prospered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading She held a changeless belief in regard to slavery, a conviction of its value to owner and owned too positive to be tempted into discussing it with people who knew so little of it and did not agree with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
which person or people
From this reading "She has not as yet a seeking mind," said the rector, who in the confessional of the evening pipe saw more and more plainly that this was a divided house.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Squire could not talk politics with Ann, his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John's intimacy with the Squire prospered.
but in spite of that
From this reading Leila had been a gay comrade, but not as yet so interested as to tempt him to discussion of the confusing politics of the day.
