used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
any thing at all
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
Byrne's
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From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
don't
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From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
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 She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
Marion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
and nothing more
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
express the need or desire for
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
at the time that
From this reading He looked troubled at her request, and put out his lip in a way he had when anything perplexed him.
in or at the place that
From this reading "She does not think so, Father, and neither do I. It is not merely a worldly opinion, though it regards worldly matters; but a point where conscience comes in, and she wants to know what is right."
which person or people
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading She is not a Catholic, she does not come to me for religious advice; and if she wants a worldly opinion, there are many people who could give it much better and with much more propriety than I."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was without the least fear of Father Byrne's declining to have anything to do with Marion that Helen went to him--and it was something of a shock to her to find that Marion had been right in her opinion, and that he very much disapproved of and distrusted that fascinating young lady.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear child," he said, hesitatingly, "I really don't see what I can do for your cousin.
