used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
in actual fact
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
Dorothy
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From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
held dear
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
OverjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
the possibility of future success
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
with speed
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
Rexhill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
single-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The idea of love in connection with Dorothy had never occurred to him; she was his good friend, nothing more.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TREACHERY Overjoyed at the prospect of a peaceful solution of the problem which confronted him, Wade walked rapidly toward the hotel, happy, too, in the thought of meeting Helen Rexhill.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whether he loved her with the single-hearted devotion which a man should feel toward his future wife, he was not sure; but he was confident that he did not love any one else.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading At one time, they had been reported engaged, and although the word had never actually passed between them, many things more significant than speech had contributed to the warm regard which they felt for each other.
a late time of life
From this reading To Helen, belonged the romance of his life, fostered in other years by the distinct preference she had shown for him.
