used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
(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 On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
American'snounUS /əˈmerɪkənz/
possessive form of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
AUBER
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From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
put or send forth
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
Dangelis
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From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
deep-rootedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
discussionsnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃənz/
plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
divisible by two
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
at any time
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
a young female
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
Gladys
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From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
the act of departing
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
Lacrima
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From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
full of life and energy
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
Nevilton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
something you have to do
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
pallverbUS /pɑːl/
become less interesting or attractive
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
cut with a saw
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
carry out
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUBER LAKE The presence of Ralph Dangelis in Nevilton House had altered, in more than one respect, the relations between Gladys and her cousin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girls saw much less of each other, and Lacrima was left comparatively at liberty to follow her own devices.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As soon as her first interest in the American’s society began to pall a little, she cast about in her mind for some further way of causing discomfort and agitation to the object of her hatred.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
at the time that
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These occasions were not forgotten by Gladys, and she hated the Italian with a hatred more deep-rooted than ever.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading On several occasions, however, when they were all three together, it chanced that the American had made himself extremely agreeable to the younger girl, even going so far as to take her part, quite energetically, in certain lively discussions.
