used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
active-minded
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From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
(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 Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
Cantourne
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
Chyne
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From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
depressingly dark
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
how
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From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
Millicent
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From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
as might be expected
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
Oscard
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From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
make square
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
not in physical motion
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
carry out
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had naturally gone thither on his return from Africa, and during the months that followed he did not find time to think much of his own affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite his assertion to Lady Cantourne, Guy Oscard stayed on in the gloomy house in Russell Square.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Millicent Chyne occupied all his thoughts--all his waking moments.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Take heed of still waters.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It is marvellous how busily employed an active-minded young lady can keep a man.
