used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
any thing at all
From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
Chyne
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From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
Chyne's
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From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
put on clothes
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
one or the other of two
From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
else
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From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
engage in
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
Millicent
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From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
not any; not one
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Moreover, it gratified him, and he was pleased to reflect that he was no mean critic in such matters.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
cut with a saw
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
in the near future
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack Meredith saw that fact and noted it as soon as he came into the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Millicent Chyne was vaguely conscious of success--and such a consciousness is apt to make the best of us a trifle elated.
which person or people
From this reading A man who never makes mistakes never makes anything else either.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was certainly one of the best balls of the season, and Miss Chyne's dress was, without doubt, one of the most successful articles of its sort there.
