used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
Alianora
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From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
(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 The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
any person at all
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
bedazzling
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From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is possible that Dom Manuel believed this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
Dom
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From this reading It is possible that Dom Manuel believed this.
one or the other of two
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
evaluationsnounUS /ɪˌvæljuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “evaluation” — act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
divisible by two
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
at any time
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
Freydis
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From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
a young female
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible that Dom Manuel believed this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
Manuel
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From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
Manuel's
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From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
Niafer
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From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
not any; not one
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
and nothing more
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
in other respects or ways
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
having a point
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible that Dom Manuel believed this.
questioningsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋz/
plural of “questioning” — a request for information
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
on the contrary
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
express in words
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
unastigmatic
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From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
(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 The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
at the time that
From this reading If ever she was irritable it was only when Manuel confessed, in reply to jealous questionings, that he did not find her quite so beautiful nor so clever as Niafer had been: but this, as Manuel pointed out, could not be helped.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Certainly no unastigmatic judge would have decreed this swarthy Niafer fit, as the phrase is, to hold a candle either to Freydis or Alianora: whereas Manuel did not conceal, even from these royal ladies themselves, his personal if unique evaluations.
which person or people
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The rather homely, not intelligent, and in no respect bedazzling servant girl may well have been--in the inexplicable way these things fell out,--the woman whom Manuel's heart had chosen, and who therefore in his eyes for the rest of time must differ from all other persons.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For there had never been anybody like Niafer, and it would be nonsense to say otherwise.
