an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading ALARMED.
(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 When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew that both she and her father would be social outcasts.
Blackthornnoun
a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She knew that both she and her father would be social outcasts.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
calumnynounUS /ˈkæləmni/
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
crueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She knew that both she and her father would be social outcasts.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
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 When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
held dear
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
and nothing more
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
outcastsnounUS /ˈaʊtkæsts/
plural of “outcast” — a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading She knew that both she and her father would be social outcasts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She knew that both she and her father would be social outcasts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that both she and her father would be social outcasts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie Dale only remained at Blackthorn Farm after her father’s return from London long enough to nurse him back to health.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
at the time that
From this reading When he had completely recovered from the effects of his accident she left home, Devonshire, and all she knew and loved.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She went away as much in deference to her lover’s wishes as to her father’s, though so far as her own feelings were concerned she would have preferred to remain at Post Bridge and face public opinion—scandal, cruelty, and calumny.
