used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
anew
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
Alice
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From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
any thing at all
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
for the reason that
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
carefully weighed
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
cousinlyadjective
like or befitting a cousin
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
at any time
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
apart from; not including
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
Heathcote
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From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
Lowndes
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From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
Maynard
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From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
not any; not one
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
make square
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Had he believed for an instant that Alice regarded him in any other light than that in which he thought of her, he might have acted differently: but Frank had not the least personal vanity, and it never entered his mind that Alice ever thought of him except as a sort of brother.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Altogether it was very unpleasant, and he consequently stayed several days away from Lowndes Square, instead of paying his almost daily visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was the more annoyed because he was really very fond of Alice in a cousinly sort of way, and he felt that he could never again be upon the same pleasant footing with her as before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Frank Maynard had by no means forgotten what his friend Prescott had said to him upon the subject of Alice Heathcote.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading He had thought it over constantly and with increasing annoyance, Frank could have been easily led to do almost anything, but he was one of the worst men in the world to drive, and this he considered to be an attempt to force him into a marriage for which he had not the least desire.
