used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
Althea's
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From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was another consideration, moreover.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
Bessie's
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From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading There was another consideration, moreover.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
any strong feeling
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
at any time
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
Felsen
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From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
engage in
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
a particular point in time
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading There was another consideration, moreover.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
not any; not one
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
get by special effort
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
not in physical motion
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was another consideration, moreover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
von
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From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MURDER It was no doubt quite for the best that my sister interrupted us at such a moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever her feeling might be for me, she still held paramount what she believed to be her duty in regard to her father, and continued to look upon the marriage with von Felsen as a possible alternative.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Althea’s solicitude on my account; the sacrifice she had shown herself ready to make to secure my safety, and the emotion caused by my return, had filled me with stronger hopes than I had ever ventured to encourage before.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet to have spoken the words which Bessie’s entrance had prevented, would only have complicated matters and have placed Althea in a position of supreme embarrassment.
