used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading None came, and she was bitterly disappointed, and indignant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading None came, and she was bitterly disappointed, and indignant.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
divisible by two
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
set up or found
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
GriffithnounUS /ˈɡrɪfəθ/
United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading None came, and she was bitterly disappointed, and indignant.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
not any; not one
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
not one, and not any
From this reading None came, and she was bitterly disappointed, and indignant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
Ryder
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From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
tepidadjectiveUS /ˈtepɪd/
moderately warm
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She returned the next night, and the next: and then she gave it up, and awaited an explanation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading None came, and she was bitterly disappointed, and indignant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Caroline Ryder went to the gate of the Grove, and stayed there two hours; but, of course, no Griffith came.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She began to hate Griffith, and to conceive a certain respect, and even a tepid friendship, for the other woman he had insulted.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Another clue to this change of feeling is to be found in a word she let drop in talking to another servant.
