AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
agoadverbUS /əˈɡoʊ/
in the past
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
Arabella's
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From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
blewverbUS /bluː/
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
comfortnounUS /ˈkʌmfərt/
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
flirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
flirtingnounUS /ˈflɜːrtɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
FrankadjectiveUS /fræŋk/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
improbablyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːbəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
miserynounUS /ˈmɪzəri/
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
MorningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
nayexclamationUS /neɪ/
an old word for “no”
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
nearlyadverbUS /ˈnɪrli/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
passionnounUS /ˈpæʃən/
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
savourverb
have flavor; taste of something
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
sinnounUS /sɪn/
estrangement from god
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
sourcenounUS /sɔːrs/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
stronglyadverbUS /ˈstrɔːŋli/
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
sufferverbUS /ˈsʌfər/
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was more than probable that he should amuse himself with some one; flirting was his prevailing sin; and if he did flirt, the most would of course be made of it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
VisitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
windsnounUS /wɪndz/
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading This news reached her in a manner so circuitous, and from such a doubtful source; it seemed to her to savour so strongly of Lady Arabella's precautions, that she attributed it at once to malice, and blew it to the winds.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But she found it to be very desolate to be thus left alone without a word of comfort or a word of love; without being able to speak to any one of what filled her heart; doubting, nay, more than doubting, being all but sure that her passion must terminate in misery.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A Morning Visit It must be remembered that Mary, among her miseries, had to suffer this: that since Frank's departure, now nearly twelve months ago, she had not heard a word about him; or rather, she had only heard that he was very much in love with some lady in London.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It might not improbably be the case that Frank was untrue to her; but she would not take it for granted because she was now told so.
