used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
(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 Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
ay
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From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
Aylmer
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From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
emanating from God
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
one or the other of two
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
hold firmly
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
Hetty
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From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
Kathleen's
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From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
Matheson's
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From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
RESOLUTIONSnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
Stapleton
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From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Afterwards he decided to go, for the third time that day, to the Hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Each wants the mind and the varying nature of the other to ensure success, especially in all that relates to the most sacred ties and duties, ay, and affections of humanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
belonging to which person
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GOOD RESOLUTIONS BEFORE Aylmer Matheson's talk with Miss Stapleton, he had intended to remain at home and alone during the evening.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was deeply impressed by the grasp Hetty had taken of Kathleen's position and his own, and thankful too, for the friendship of one whose feminine instincts enabled her so to divine the working of another girl's feelings.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading "It is true," thought Aylmer, "that either man or woman working alone works at a disadvantage.
