a positive feeling of liking
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Which man's and woman's heart conceived and bore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
Bides
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From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
cause to be bored
From this reading Which man's and woman's heart conceived and bore.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading He was just the Chris she had always known--selfish and irresponsible and wholly charming.
Chris
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From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Which man's and woman's heart conceived and bore.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Which man's and woman's heart conceived and bore.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading He was just the Chris she had always known--selfish and irresponsible and wholly charming.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
and nothing more
From this reading He was just the Chris she had always known--selfish and irresponsible and wholly charming.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He was just the Chris she had always known--selfish and irresponsible and wholly charming.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Which man's and woman's heart conceived and bore.
MARIE
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From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
and nothing more
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading He was just the Chris she had always known--selfish and irresponsible and wholly charming.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
Time'snounUS /taɪmz/
possessive form of “time” — an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
at the time that
From this reading MARIE had only been back in London two days when she realized that, as far as Chris was concerned, she need expect nothing more than the casual affection which he had always bestowed upon her.
whereof
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From this reading Yet whereof life was barren, on what shore Bides it the breaking of Time's weary sea?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was just the Chris she had always known--selfish and irresponsible and wholly charming.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Which man's and woman's heart conceived and bore.
but in spite of that
From this reading "The hour which might have been, yet might not be.
