used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE INTERRUPTION.
absorptionnounUS /əbˈzɔːrpʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
abstractedadjectiveUS /ˈæbstræktɪd/
lost in thought; showing preoccupation
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
at any time
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
the act of departing
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
how
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From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
inconceivableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
INTERRUPTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading A TERRIBLE INTERRUPTION.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
jauntier
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From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
Lottie
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From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
matinsnoun
the first canonical hour; at daybreak
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
a particular point in time
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
not any; not one
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
be standing; be upright
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
not in physical motion
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE INTERRUPTION.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
precisely as stated
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lottie had exercised no control that she was aware of upon her father; but now that her keen eyes were veiled with dreams, and her mind abstracted from what was going on round her, it is inconceivable how much more free and at his ease the Captain felt.
at the time that
From this reading He had a jauntier air than ever, when he walked down into the town after he was released from matins; and he came in later at night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Her absorption in her own affairs, which for the moment had become complete, and withdrew her thoughts from much that had previously occupied them, was very agreeable to her father and brother.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading While the time went on in this dream for Lottie it did not stand still with the rest of the world.
