used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
(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 That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
approachesnounUS /əˈproʊtʃəz/
plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
being joined in close association
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
(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 It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
Bowdon's
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From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
without doubt or question
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
set up or found
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
guarantorsnounUS /ˌɡerənˈtɔːrz/
plural of “guarantor” — one who provides a warrant or guarantee to another
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
insolventnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːlvənt/
someone who has insufficient assets to cover their debts
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
intrusionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒənz/
plural of “intrusion” — any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
Irene
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From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
Kilnorton
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From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
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 It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
engage in
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
a particular point in time
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
OranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
plural of “os” — a mouth or mouthlike opening
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
Ora's
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From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
PRECAUTIONnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
a person who is being chased
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
required or under orders
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
undevelopedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/
not developed, mature, or fully formulated
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She was irresponsible, Lady Kilnorton complained; the grievance was not unnatural in her since she felt that she was paying part of the bill; it was Ora's debt really, but Ora was morally insolvent, and made her friends unwilling guarantors.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
precisely as stated
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
wantonnessnoun
the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BY WAY OF PRECAUTION For some days back Irene Kilnorton had been finding it difficult to have amiable thoughts about Ora.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It could not be denied--at this moment Irene at least could not deny--that there was a wantonness about Ora's intrusions; she went where she might have known it was better that she should stay away, and pursued acquaintances which were clearly safer left in an undeveloped state.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
in or at the place that
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That they are attractive, that they make a change where they come, that they are apt to upset what seemed to be settling itself very comfortably before their arrival, are not things which can reasonably be imputed as faults to the persons to whom they are attached as incidents; but neither do they at all times commend them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pleasant confidence with which she had awaited Bowdon's approaches and received his attentions was shaken; she found that she had wanted him more than she had thought, that she was less sure of getting him than she had supposed.
