used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
analyzeverbUS /ˈænəlaɪz/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
Avondale
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From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Was it his duty and within his power to save Ethel Horton from a life of unhappiness?
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
Ethel
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From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Was it his duty and within his power to save Ethel Horton from a life of unhappiness?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
Hampton'snounUS /ˈhæmptənz/
possessive form of “hampton” — United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
Horton
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From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
Hugh
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From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Was it his duty and within his power to save Ethel Horton from a life of unhappiness?
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Was it his duty and within his power to save Ethel Horton from a life of unhappiness?
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
Marie
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From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
take in marriage
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
Osborn
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From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Was it his duty and within his power to save Ethel Horton from a life of unhappiness?
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
except for; apart from
From this reading Was it his duty and within his power to save Ethel Horton from a life of unhappiness?
a general conscious awareness
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
carry out
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Was it his duty and within his power to save Ethel Horton from a life of unhappiness?
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading AS Hugh Stanton walked along the street toward the hotel, after his call at Major Hampton’s house, he tried to analyze his feelings toward Ethel Horton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His conversation with Captain Osborn had filled him with a sense of responsibility and uneasiness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Was it his duty and within his power to save Ethel Horton from a life of unhappiness?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For such he believed would be her lot should she marry Lord Avondale.
but in spite of that
From this reading The assurance of Marie that Ethel did not take kindly to Lord Avondale was a confirmation of the captain’s assertion that she was not yet betrothed to the Englishman.
