used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
Annie
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From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
the act of departing
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
dinner-table
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From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
to come or go into
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
at any time
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
immediately past
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
and nothing more
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
RichardsonnounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdsən/
United States architect (1838-1886)
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading George had indeed shown himself to be ready to enter into her feelings, but his sympathy she was afraid to encourage.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
which person or people
From this reading The next day Colonel Richardson went to Scotland, after taking a very warm farewell of Annie, who, so far as she herself was concerned, was extremely sorry for his departure.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
belonging to which person
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was the only man to whom she had spoken since her marriage who had tastes in common with her, and whose views of life were not bounded by the stable, the kennel, and the dinner-table.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was true that she had felt for him, from the first time he had talked to her at the Grange dinner-table, a warmer sentiment than she had ever felt for Harry or any other man; and, though since her marriage she had stifled it without much difficulty, she could not but know his interest in her remained strong.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She felt, however, that since last night’s talk she would have to be more careful as to her conduct, and combine prudence with a little more graciousness.
