used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
Blakely
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From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
the two together, not just one
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
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cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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commander'snounUS /kəˈmændərz/
possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
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dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
divisible by two
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
gainsayverbUS /ˈɡeɪnseɪ/
take exception to
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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only a very short time before
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
the act of departing
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
the force of workers available
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
Natzie
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From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
Neil
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From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
not one, and not any
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading That men and women both regarded her as, beyond compare, the heroic figure of the campaign there was none to gainsay.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
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RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
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Sandy's
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(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
express in words
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
express in speech
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
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superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That he had encouraged her passionate and almost savage love for him there were few to doubt, whatsoever they might find it possible to say.
which person or people
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading The garrison that had gone to bed the previous night, leaving Natzie silent, watchful, wistful at the post commander's door, had hardly a thought that was not full of sympathy and admiration for her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Even women who could not find it possible to speak of her probable relations with Neil Blakely dwelt much in thought and word upon her superb devotion and her generosity.
