used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
Ah
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From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
dearly loved
From this reading "It is dear honey that is licked off a thorn."
disarrangedadjective
having the arrangement disturbed; not in order
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
honeynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading "It is dear honey that is licked off a thorn."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading OH, THE PITY OF IT!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
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 "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
lickedadjectiveUS /lɪkt/
having been got the better of
From this reading "It is dear honey that is licked off a thorn."
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OH, THE PITY OF IT!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It is dear honey that is licked off a thorn."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading OH, THE PITY OF IT!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
and nothing more
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading OH, THE PITY OF IT!
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is dear honey that is licked off a thorn."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OH, THE PITY OF IT!
a special situation
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading "It is dear honey that is licked off a thorn."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
Tresham
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From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "One love is false, one love is true: Ah, if a maiden only knew!"
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Circumstances quite unexpectedly had disarranged her plans and made her physically unable to keep her usual guard over her companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thing Elizabeth Tresham had done her best to prevent had really happened, but she was not much to blame.
