used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
dearly loved
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
divisible by two
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
Gascoyne
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From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "THERE’S NONE LIKE HER, NONE!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "THERE’S NONE LIKE HER, NONE!"
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
not one, and not any
From this reading "THERE’S NONE LIKE HER, NONE!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
and nothing more
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
a male human offspring
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
Stretton
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From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
THERE'S
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From this reading "THERE’S NONE LIKE HER, NONE!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Even now, as he instinctively felt her dear presence nigh, hope took a more firm, more lasting hold upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something more than ordinary affection between Philip, Earl of Stretton, and his sister, Lady Patience Gascoyne.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
which person or people
From this reading Those who knew them in the days of their happiness said they seemed more like lovers than brother and sister, so tender, so true was their clinging devotion to one another.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading But those who knew them both intimately said that they were more like mother and son together; though Philip was only a year or two younger than Patience, she had all a mother’s fondness, a mother’s indulgence and sweet pity for him, he all a son’s deference, a son’s trust in her.
