used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SMOKE raised with the fume of sighs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet_.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
Evelyn
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From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
fumeverbUS /fjuːm/
be mad, angry, or furious
From this reading A SMOKE raised with the fume of sighs.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
Juliet
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From this reading _Romeo and Juliet_.
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 But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
Maltravers
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From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
master-passion
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From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
and nothing more
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SMOKE raised with the fume of sighs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading A SMOKE raised with the fume of sighs.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
RomeonounUS /ˈroʊmioʊ/
an ardent male lover
From this reading _Romeo and Juliet_.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading A SMOKE raised with the fume of sighs.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading A SMOKE raised with the fume of sighs.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SMOKE raised with the fume of sighs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Evelyn had been prepared to feel an interest in her solitary neighbour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IT is certain that Evelyn experienced for Maltravers sentiments which, if not love, might easily be mistaken for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SMOKE raised with the fume of sighs.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading But whether it were that master-passion, or merely its fanciful resemblance,--love in early youth and innocent natures, if of sudden growth, is long before it makes itself apparent.
