adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading An affecting conversation between them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading What passes upon it, and after it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An affecting conversation between them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
conversationnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃən/
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading An affecting conversation between them.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
faultyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːlti/
having a defect
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
how
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From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
imputedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːtɪd/
past form of “impute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
LovelacenounUS /ˈlʌvleɪs/
English poet (1618-1857)
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
moralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
Norton
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From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
owningverbUS /ˈoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “own” — have ownership or possession of
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading What passes upon it, and after it.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
readilyadverbUS /ˈredəli/
without much difficulty
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
rejectable
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From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
Solmes's
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From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
supposedadjectiveUS /səˈpoʊzd/
required or under orders
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
supposesverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading An affecting conversation between them.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
thinksnounUS /θɪŋks/
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
undutifuladjective
lacking due respect or dutifulness
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What passes upon it, and after it.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Is interrupted by a visit from Mrs. Norton, who is sent up to her to influence her in Solmes's favour.
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What passes upon it, and after it.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Her unhappy situation to be considered, in which the imputed love is held by her parents to be an undutiful, and therefore a criminal passion, and where the supposed object of it is a man of faulty morals.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading readily owning the passion which she supposes she has for Lovelace, she desires to know how far she thinks him eligible for his best qualities, how far rejectable for his worst. a man who respects her.
