used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
matters of personal concern
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
(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 THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
a quantity of money
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
calmnessnounUS /ˈkɑːmnəs/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
Dariel
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From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
at any time
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
how
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From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
large or big relative to something else
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
quitted
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From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
RUBYnounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
move hurridly
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
not in physical motion
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
except if; if not
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE RUBY CROSS In all matters of love there is a vast amount of luck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was true that her calmness and perfect indifference were enough to provoke a saint--if he ever falls in love; but how could she know that?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That there is of course in all human affairs, as far as we can interpret them; but what I mean is a larger element of luck than in any of our other miseries; unless it be the still finer conflict, and far more enduring one, for money.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any one might have concluded, as I did, that it was all up now with every little hope I might have nursed of winning the favour of Dariel.
YieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Yielding to a sudden rush of jealousy, I had quitted her hastily and almost rudely, and broken my appointment with her father.
