used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
(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 I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
for the reason that
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
befriendverbUS /bɪˈfrend/
become friends with
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
Claudia
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From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
else
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From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
at any time
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
focussedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
Ideala
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From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
Ideala's
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From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
in like or similar manner
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
held dear
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
a particular point in time
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
used to form the superlative
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
naughtyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːti/
suggestive of sexual impropriety
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
not any; not one
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
on one occasion
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
an angry dispute
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
recurring again and again
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
look attentively
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading She was inclined to quarrel with me because, although I never doubted Ideala's truth and earnestness (no one could), knowing her weak point, I feared for her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Claudia was mistress of my house, and she and I had agreed from the first that, whatever happened, we would watch over Ideala and befriend her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
widowedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪdoʊd/
single because of death of the spouse
From this reading My widowed sister, Claudia, was one of Ideala's most intimate friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a good deal older than Ideala, whom she loved as a mother loves a naughty child, for ever finding fault with her, but ready to be up in arms in a moment if any one else ventured to do likewise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought if all the passion in her were ever focussed on one object she would do something extravagant--a prediction which Claudia, with good intent, rashly repeated to her once.
