used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
(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 Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
condescendedverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪd/
past form of “condescend” — behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
CrooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
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 Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
a person who carries a message
From this reading THE SILENT MESSENGER.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
by chance
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE SILENT MESSENGER.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILENT MESSENGER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
at the time that
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading IT may be doubted whether, under these circumstances, Mrs. Crook was truly "comfortable."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Mrs. Crook tried to think that she was very wise and prudent in thus caring for her own interests, and did not believe it possible that she could be mistaken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Probably many poorer people, on whom she would have looked down—if she had condescended to look at them at all—would not have cared to change places with her.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Yet there were times during the lonely hours—of which, by her own choice, she had so many—when a voice would seem to whisper, "Is your life the happiest you can possibly lead in this world?
