used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
anew
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
terminate
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
excludeverbUS /ɪkˈskluːd/
prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
the organ of sight
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
Fleetwood's
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From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
the act of retaining something
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
How
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From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading THE LONDON ROAD.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
Marryott
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From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
win a victory over
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE LONDON ROAD.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
term of address for a man
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONDON ROAD.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To have caused her to order or sanction the holding of the horse in readiness, her interest must have fully taken up her mind.
ValentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was plain that she had ceased to view him with antagonism or indifference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading And her interest in him--an interest so strong as to overcome or exclude resentment toward him as the agent of Sir Valentine Fleetwood's escape from her as well as from the government--surely sprang from some more powerful feeling than mere regret for a man placed by her in a peril she had designed for another.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How many miles to London town?"--_Old Song._ And now Master Marryott was himself again, with the will to break away if he could, and the eye for the opportunity if it should occur.
