used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He had been true to his resolution, at what cost of suffering he, and he alone knew.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had been true to his resolution, at what cost of suffering he, and he alone knew.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been true to his resolution, at what cost of suffering he, and he alone knew.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
power to direct or determine
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He had been true to his resolution, at what cost of suffering he, and he alone knew.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
firmestadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrməst/
superlative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
yet to be or coming
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
Hugh
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From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
IRISnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
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 As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
immediately past
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
come together
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Sincerely, unaffectedly, he had tried to remain her friend.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He had been true to his resolution, at what cost of suffering he, and he alone knew.
determined
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
SincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading Sincerely, unaffectedly, he had tried to remain her friend.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
a state of acute pain
From this reading He had been true to his resolution, at what cost of suffering he, and he alone knew.
SUSPICIONSnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Sincerely, unaffectedly, he had tried to remain her friend.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had been true to his resolution, at what cost of suffering he, and he alone knew.
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
unaffectedly
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From this reading Sincerely, unaffectedly, he had tried to remain her friend.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had been true to his resolution, at what cost of suffering he, and he alone knew.
at the time that
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
in or at the place that
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading FIRST SUSPICIONS OF IRIS FROM the last memorable day, on which Iris had declared to him that he might always count on her as his friend, but never as his wife, Hugh had resolved to subject his feelings to a rigorous control.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But the nature of the truest and the firmest man has its weak place, where the subtle influence of a woman is concerned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As to conquering his hopeless love, he knew but too well that it would conquer him, on any future occasion when he and Iris happened to meet.
