used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
Arnault
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From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
Arnault's
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From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The coast would be clear on the morrow, and he determined to make the most of opportunities.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The coast would be clear on the morrow, and he determined to make the most of opportunities.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The coast would be clear on the morrow, and he determined to make the most of opportunities.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
divisible by two
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
Graydon
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From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
engage in
From this reading The coast would be clear on the morrow, and he determined to make the most of opportunities.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading The coast would be clear on the morrow, and he determined to make the most of opportunities.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The coast would be clear on the morrow, and he determined to make the most of opportunities.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The coast would be clear on the morrow, and he determined to make the most of opportunities.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The coast would be clear on the morrow, and he determined to make the most of opportunities.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
rival'snounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
only a very short time before
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
be seated
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
to-day
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From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
ungraciousadjective
lacking charm and good taste
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
vexationnoun
anger produced by some annoying irritation
From this reading Graydon had little cause for complaint or vexation, since his rival would depart in the morning, and, judging from to-day, his own suit was approaching a successful termination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
Wildmere
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From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
Wildmeres
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From this reading It was natural that Mr. Arnault, an old friend of the Wildmeres, should sit at their table and receive the consideration that he enjoyed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The former certainly had as good a right to be a suitor as himself, and even to his prejudiced mind it would have been ungracious in the lady had she not given some reward for his rival's long journey.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED" Graydon felt that it was scarcely possible to resent Mr. Arnault's tactics or to blame Miss Wildmere.
