afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
anew
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
(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 "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
Claire
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From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
Earle
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From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
at any time
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
genuinenessnounUS /ˈdʒenjəwənɪs/
the state of being genuine
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I should be glad if he could know it at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should be glad if he could know it at once.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I should be glad if he could know it at once.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
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 Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
Marion
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From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
Marion's
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From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
not any; not one
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
on one occasion
From this reading I should be glad if he could know it at once.
and nothing more
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should be glad if he could know it at once.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
not in physical motion
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
a special situation
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after this Claire said to herself that if these two people were ever to be brought together again it could only be by her exertions.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "But, whether it does or not, his fancy for _me_ can come to nothing," she thought; "and the sooner he knows it, the better.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And Claire had fully arrived at the conclusion that it would be the best thing which could occur; for she had no doubt of the genuineness of Marion's regard for Earle; and, while she recognized the attraction which she herself possessed for the latter, she believed that, underlying this, his love for Marion existed still.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Left to themselves, it became more and more evident that such an event would never occur.
