used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The throw of the dice had been in her favor!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As it was, she tested opportunities by saying, "His _grandfather_ can have him."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As it was, she tested opportunities by saying, "His _grandfather_ can have him."
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
clutteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
dicenounUS /daɪs/
a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading The throw of the dice had been in her favor!
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
promote over another
From this reading The throw of the dice had been in her favor!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading As it was, she tested opportunities by saying, "His _grandfather_ can have him."
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The throw of the dice had been in her favor!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The throw of the dice had been in her favor!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
staying power
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
Lydia's
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From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
not any; not one
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The throw of the dice had been in her favor!
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As it was, she tested opportunities by saying, "His _grandfather_ can have him."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
by chance
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
plusnounUS /plʌs/
a useful or valuable quality
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading As it was, she tested opportunities by saying, "His _grandfather_ can have him."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
express in words
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As it was, she tested opportunities by saying, "His _grandfather_ can have him."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
propel through the air
From this reading The throw of the dice had been in her favor!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
a shaky motion
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE gambler went on her trembling legs back to her cluttered parlor and sat down, panting and pallid.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
in the company of; together with
From this reading If it had been his "grandfather's" protection which had been offered, perhaps she might have hesitated, for that would have meant material opportunity plus a love great enough to tell the truth; and Miss Lydia's own love--which was but a spiritual opportunity--could not compete with that!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was curious that she had no misgiving as to what she was doing in thus closing the door of opportunity to Johnny--for of course, the new Mr. Smith's protection would mean every sort of material opportunity for him!
