used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSPIRACY.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
(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 If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A CONSPIRACY.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
recognizable; marked
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
FalconernounUS /ˈfælkənər/
a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
furtherancenounUS /ˈfɜːrθərəns/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
Guy'snounUS /ɡaɪz/
possessive form of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
MoatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
not one, and not any
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
come into possession of
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
in other respects or ways
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
in the near future
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
sympathisingly
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From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG Guy's friends at the Moat, none observed him more sympathisingly than its kind mistress.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She soon discovered his favourite pursuit and desire, and to promote them in the most effectual way became one of her settled purposes.
(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 If Guy must paint, he must do it well, otherwise he must not do it at all—that was decided; and to paint well, he must have all the advantages that could be obtained in furtherance of that object.
at the time that
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
yieldverbUS /jiːld/
be the cause or source of
From this reading She knew that it would not be easy to obtain her husband's sanction of his choice, but he was too sensible and kind, and too anxious to serve Mrs. Falconer, not to yield his best assistance when required.
