used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading They have nothing to lose, and so they can afford it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
any thing at all
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading They have nothing to lose, and so they can afford it.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
doesn't
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From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
the act of giving
From this reading They go on marrying and giving in marriage in the old way.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They go on marrying and giving in marriage in the old way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His wife had no reluctance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have nothing to lose, and so they can afford it.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading They have nothing to lose, and so they can afford it.”
Makely
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From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading They go on marrying and giving in marriage in the old way.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading They go on marrying and giving in marriage in the old way.
not any; not one
From this reading His wife had no reluctance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading They have nothing to lose, and so they can afford it.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They go on marrying and giving in marriage in the old way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They go on marrying and giving in marriage in the old way.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
on the contrary
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading His wife had no reluctance.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
express in words
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They have nothing to lose, and so they can afford it.”
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
there's
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From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They go on marrying and giving in marriage in the old way.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They go on marrying and giving in marriage in the old way.
(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 “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife had no reluctance.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Makely rather faltered in conclusion, as if he were not quite satisfied with his remark, and I distinctly felt a want of proportion in it; but I did not wish to say anything.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading “Well, there’s no comparison between the two things, but the struggle certainly doesn’t affect the working classes as it does us.
