used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
ASTOUNDINGadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading THE DRUNKARD’S HOME――THE ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
Bessie
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From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Bessie was quick-witted, clever in many ways, and was withal kindly disposed.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
conspiredverbUS /kənˈspaɪərd/
past form of “conspire” — engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE DRUNKARD’S HOME――THE ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.
having made preparations
From this reading Bessie was quick-witted, clever in many ways, and was withal kindly disposed.
DRUNKARD'S
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From this reading THE DRUNKARD’S HOME――THE ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE DRUNKARD’S HOME――THE ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bessie was quick-witted, clever in many ways, and was withal kindly disposed.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Bessie was quick-witted, clever in many ways, and was withal kindly disposed.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bessie was quick-witted, clever in many ways, and was withal kindly disposed.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
Peace's
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From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
quick-wittedadjective
mentally nimble and resourceful
From this reading Bessie was quick-witted, clever in many ways, and was withal kindly disposed.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
express in words
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRUNKARD’S HOME――THE ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
precisely as stated
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say the truth, she had become duly impressed with the fact that he was intensely selfish.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Bessie was quick-witted, clever in many ways, and was withal kindly disposed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A number of circumstances conspired to convince her of this, and what liking she had for him at one time was now very considerably diminished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Bessie was quick-witted, clever in many ways, and was withal kindly disposed.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Peace’s misgivings with regard to Bessie Dalton were not without foundation.
