affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
Consuelo
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From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
true confidential information
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
at any time
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
installationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
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 Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
Orsino
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From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
Orsino's
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From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
self-forgiveness
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From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The details of her installation in the apartment she had chosen were many, there was much to be thought of and there were enormous numbers of things to be bought, almost each needing judgment and discrimination in the choice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
precisely as stated
From this reading Had the two needed reasonable excuses for meeting very often they had them ready to their hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But neither of them were under any illusion, and neither cared to affect that peculiar form of self-forgiveness which finds good reasons always for doing what is always pleasant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Apart from the strong mutual attraction which drew them nearer and nearer together, there were many new circumstances which rendered Orsino's help almost indispensable to his friend.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was to be foreseen that Orsino and Maria Consuelo would see each other more often and more intimately now than ever before.
