used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
in addition
From this reading Also, she got to know the Minister better.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading At the end of August they spent a week-end at the same country house.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Also, she got to know the Minister better.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
CampaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading At the end of August they spent a week-end at the same country house.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
EMOTIONSnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of August they spent a week-end at the same country house.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
divisible by two
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
a social unit living together
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
first-hand
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From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
flavournoun
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Also, she got to know the Minister better.
Grammont
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From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At the end of August they spent a week-end at the same country house.
HUMANadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Also, she got to know the Minister better.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
for more time
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
and nothing more
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Also, she got to know the Minister better.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
an amount of time
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the end of August they spent a week-end at the same country house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, she got to know the Minister better.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading At the end of August they spent a week-end at the same country house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the end of August they spent a week-end at the same country house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also, she got to know the Minister better.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It had acquired a new flavour; the flavour of adventure and romance which comes from a fuller understanding and a more personal identification; from, in fact, knowing more about it at first-hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
week-end
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From this reading At the end of August they spent a week-end at the same country house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were a party of four, besides their host's family; a number which makes for intimacy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE SIMPLE HUMAN EMOTIONS During the period which followed the Explanation Campaign, Kitty Grammont was no longer bored by her work, no longer even merely entertained.
