used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
(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 The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
for the reason that
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
Bertha
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From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
a female human offspring
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading He had met her when she was eighteen.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
euphemisticallyadverbUS /ˌjuːfəˈmɪstɪkli/
in a euphemistic manner
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
a social unit living together
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had met her when she was eighteen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had met her when she was eighteen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had met her when she was eighteen.
Hillier
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From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
take in marriage
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He had met her when she was eighteen.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
NIGEL
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From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
on the contrary
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had met her when she was eighteen.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
succumbedverbUS /səˈkʌmd/
past form of “succumb” — consent reluctantly
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading The attraction had been sudden, violent and mutual; and she was quite prepared to marry him against all opposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NIGEL The relation between Bertha and Nigel Hillier was a rather curious one.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
at the time that
From this reading He had met her when she was eighteen.
which person or people
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There had been a good deal in her own family, because Nigel was what is euphemistically called without means, and she was the daughter of a fashionable London vicar who, though distinguished for his eloquence and extremely popular, successful and social, had a comparatively small income and a positively large family.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading In a short time Nigel--not Bertha--succumbed to the family opposition and the general prudent disapproval of worldly friends.
