used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
(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 It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Can you not make an effort and go with me?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can you not make an effort and go with me?
an occurrence of something
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
without doubt or question
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
permission to do something
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
true confidential information
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
Earle
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From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Can you not make an effort and go with me?
one or the other of two
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Can you not make an effort and go with me?
the act of departing
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
engage in
From this reading Can you not make an effort and go with me?
Marion
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From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
Marion's
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From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Can you not make an effort and go with me?
used to form the superlative
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
a form of address for a man
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
absolutely essential
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
nerved
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From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
not any; not one
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
and nothing more
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
with low volume
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
Singleton'snounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltənz/
possessive form of “singleton” — a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
in the near future
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
in or at that place or location
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
precisely as stated
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But it was not to be long deferred--that decisive struggle which Marion clearly foresaw, and from which she shrank, notwithstanding Mr. Singleton's confident assurance of her victory.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was a day or two later that Earle said to her:-- "Since I am going away soon, Marion, it will be well that we shall settle all details of our future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Can you not make an effort and go with me?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What need is there, in our case, for long waiting, or for submitting to a separation which would be very painful?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Can you not make an effort and go with me?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The confident assurance of his tone--as if dealing with a point settled beyond all need of argument--made Marion's heart sink a little, but she nerved herself to the necessary degree of resolution, and answered, quietly:-- "There will be no need for long waiting or for separation either, if you will only consent to do what your uncle asks--to remain with him, and fulfil the duty which most plainly lies before you."
