used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
(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 What if Hubert cared for her all the time?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Enid's conscience was not at rest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading What if Hubert cared for her all the time?
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Enid's conscience was not at rest.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
Enid's
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From this reading Enid's conscience was not at rest.
Evandale
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From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
divisible by two
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What if Hubert cared for her all the time?
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
Hubert
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From this reading What if Hubert cared for her all the time?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What if Hubert cared for her all the time?
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
take in marriage
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
a form of address for a man
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Enid's conscience was not at rest.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Enid's conscience was not at rest.
precisely, exactly
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading What if Hubert cared for her all the time?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading The General's opposition to her engagement would probably vanish like a dream when she was a little older, if she and Hubert showed any inclination to each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Enid's conscience was not at rest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What if Hubert cared for her all the time?
at the time that
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would she not then be doing him a grievous wrong by forgetting that she had promised to marry him when she was twenty-one?
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading During her interviews with Mr. Evandale she was inclined to think that he knew everything, understood everything--even the difference between right and wrong--better than she herself knew and understood it; but when he was away her heart failed her.
