used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
in addition
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
CASTLESnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading SPANISH CASTLES.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
designedlyadverb
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
impressionistnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəst/
a painter who follows the theories of Impressionism
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
interimnounUS /ˈɪntərəm/
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
come together
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
win a victory over
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
a human being
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading She had also formed a picture of him in her mind, and, curiously enough, the likeness had been exact.
determined
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
Sanderson
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From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
SibylnounUS /ˈsɪbəl/
a woman who tells fortunes
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading SPANISH CASTLES.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
at the time that
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Sanderson had arranged designedly the dinner to which she had invited Duncan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been much in her thoughts in the interim, and, being anxious to see what method he would adopt to overcome her assumed enmity, she looked forward to their next meeting with curiosity.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading She was a strong impressionist, and when she had first heard him described by her New York friend, Sibyl Wright, she had mentally resolved that he was a person she would one day meet and like.
