used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
a person who is in charge
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
Dundas
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From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
one or the other of two
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
at any time
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
Miriam
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From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
Miriam's
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From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
ParsleynounUS /ˈpɑːrsli/
annual or perennial herb with aromatic leaves
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
on the contrary
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Both were "big" in their way of looking at the more serious issues of life; both were inclined to ignore the smaller ones; both were generous, steadfast, and strong.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In so far as the chief traits of their respective dispositions were concerned, there was a good deal of similarity between the Major and Mrs. Parsley.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was characteristic of John Dundas that after hearing Miriam's story he was more than ever bent upon making her his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Consequently, the free confession of what her past had been, which Miriam had made to each of them in turn, was attended with much the same result in either case--a strengthening rather than otherwise of their belief in and of their love for her.
