used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Men can do both, and both without a struggle.
(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 In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Men can do both, and both without a struggle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
Calantha
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From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
greatly pleased
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Men can do both, and both without a struggle.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading They feel less, and fear more.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading They feel less, and fear more.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
Glenarvon
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From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
how
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From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They feel less, and fear more.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men can do both, and both without a struggle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They feel less, and fear more.
not one, and not any
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
and nothing more
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Men can do both, and both without a struggle.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They feel less, and fear more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In vain she had formed the best resolutions, they were now all rendered useless.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But this was not the case with Lord Glenarvon, nor did he wish to appear indifferent; he only wished Calantha to feel his power, and he delighted in the exhibition of it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Men can do both, and both without a struggle.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Few women know how to conceal successful love, but none can conceal their doubt, resentment and jealousy.
