used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLEMENT AUSTIN MAKES A SACRIFICE.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
AUSTINnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading CLEMENT AUSTIN MAKES A SACRIFICE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
cannot
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From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
CLEMENTadjectiveUS /ˈklemənt/
(of weather or climate) physically mild
From this reading CLEMENT AUSTIN MAKES A SACRIFICE.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
at any time
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
held dear
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading CLEMENT AUSTIN MAKES A SACRIFICE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
neglectfuladjectiveUS /nɪˈɡlektfəl/
not showing due care or attention
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
and nothing more
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading CLEMENT AUSTIN MAKES A SACRIFICE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
not known
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
precisely as stated
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
wickedlyadverbUS /ˈwɪkɪdli/
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading "It seems to me as if I have already been wickedly neglectful of a solemn duty.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
Wilmot
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From this reading Margaret Wilmot had promised to become the wife of the man she loved; but she had given that promise very reluctantly, and only upon one condition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The condition was, that, before her marriage with Clement Austin took place, the mystery of her father's death should be cleared up for ever.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I cannot be your wife so long as the secret of that cruel deed remains unknown," she said to Clement.
