used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
adorernoun
someone who admires a young woman
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
Archibald
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From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU D'ARQUES.
being joined in close association
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
AuroranounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
CHÂTEAUnounUS /ʃæˈtoʊ/
A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU D'ARQUES.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
D'ARQUES
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From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU D'ARQUES.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
designingnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ/
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
disciplenounUS /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
Floyd
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From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
Leamington
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From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
MachiavellinounUS /ˌmɑːkiəˈveli/
a statesman of Florence who advocated a strong central government (1469-1527)
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
Mellish
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From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
a form of address for a man
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
not any; not one
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
only a very short time before
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
somewise
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From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CHÂTEAU D'ARQUES.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
untiringadjective
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Had John Mellish been the most designing disciple of Machiavelli, instead of the most transparent and candid of living creatures, I scarcely think he could have adopted a truer means of making for himself a claim upon the gratitude of Aurora Floyd than by the affection he evinced for her father.
precisely as stated
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Mellish made himself entirely at home in the little Leamington circle after this interview with Mr. Floyd.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Archibald must have been less than human had he not in somewise returned this devotion, and it is therefore scarcely to be wondered that he became very warmly attached to his daughter's adorer.
Yorkshireman
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From this reading No one could have been more tender in his manner, more respectful, untiring, and devoted, than was this rough Yorkshireman to the broken old man.
