used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
(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 But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
in addition
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
blamelesslyadverb
in an irreproachable and blameless manner
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
compassionnounUS /kəmˈpæʃən/
a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
consecutivelyadverbUS /kənˈsekjətɪvli/
in a consecutive manner
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
divisible by two
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
fiancenounUS /fiˈɑːnseɪ/
a man who is engaged to be married
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
Gwen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Strategy, old as hills, or hearts themselves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Strategy, old as hills, or hearts themselves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
engage in
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
not any; not one
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Strategy, old as hills, or hearts themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Strategy, old as hills, or hearts themselves.
a human being
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
praiseworthyadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
worthy of high praise
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
Ryecroft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
Shenstone
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From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
StrategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Strategy, old as hills, or hearts themselves.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Strategy, old as hills, or hearts themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
having come into contact
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
at the time that
From this reading But when, touched with compassion for George Shenstone, she consented to dance with him several times consecutively, and in the intervals remained conversing-- too familiarly, as Captain Ryecroft imagined--all this with an "engagement ring" on her finger, by himself placed upon it--not strange in him, thus _fiance_, feeling a little jealous; no more that he should endeavour to make her the same.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading In his attempt he is, unfortunately, too successful; finding the means near by--an assistant willing and ready to his hand.
Wingate's
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From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She began it; blamelessly, even with praiseworthy motive; which, known to him, no trouble could have come up between them.
Wynn
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From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This in the person of Miss Powell; she also went to church on the Sunday before in Jack Wingate's boat--a young lady so attractive as to make it a nice point whether she or Gwen Wynn be the attraction of the evening.
