used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
matters of personal concern
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
Braelands
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From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
Kilgour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
Sophy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
tendingnounUS /ˈtendɪŋ/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time she had insisted on secrecy in her intercourse with her "friend."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading She was afraid of Andrew; she was afraid of her aunt; she was afraid of being made a talk and a speculation to the gossips of the little town.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
verifyverbUS /ˈverəfaɪ/
confirm the truth of
From this reading And though Miss Kilgour had begun to suspect somewhat, she was not inclined to verify her suspicions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
at the time that
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LOST BRIDE This unforeseen and unhappy meeting forced a climax in Sophy's love affairs, which she had hitherto not dared to face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact, circumstances tending that way had arisen about a week previously; and it was in consequence of them, that she was publicly riding with Braelands when Andrew met them.
