used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
Darrell
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From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
disusenounUS /dɪˈsjuːs/
the state of something that has been unused and neglected
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
at any time
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
hazardnounUS /ˈhæzərd/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
irresoluteadjective
uncertain how to act or proceed
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
jarringadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːrɪŋ/
making or causing a harsh and irritating sound
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
by chance
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
established beyond doubt
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
reconcilingadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪlɪŋ/
tending to reconcile or accommodate; bringing into harmony
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He had succeeded in reconciling some great men; he had strengthened--it might be saved--a jarring cabinet.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In all this he had shown admirable knowledge of mankind, and proved that time and disuse had not lessened his powers of perception.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
TOUCHESnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/
plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
undiminishedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈmɪnɪʃt/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In his matrimonial designs, Darrell seemed more bent than ever upon the hazard--irresolute as ever on the choice of a partner.
VIGNETTESnounUS /vɪˈnjets/
plural of “vignette” — a brief literary description
From this reading FRESH TOUCHES TO THE THREE VIGNETTES FOR THE BOOK OF BEAUTY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks passed--the London season was beginning--Darrell had decided nothing--the prestige of his position was undiminished,--in politics, perhaps higher.
