used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
(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 She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
any thing at all
From this reading She had not really intended doing anything of the sort; such a step was impossible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
behoved
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From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
Bella
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From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
cause to be bored
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
Chetwynd
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From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She had not really intended doing anything of the sort; such a step was impossible.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
ill-advisedadjective
without careful prior deliberation or counsel
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading She had not really intended doing anything of the sort; such a step was impossible.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading She had not really intended doing anything of the sort; such a step was impossible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
meretriciousadjective
like or relating to a prostitute
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She had not really intended doing anything of the sort; such a step was impossible.
refrain from harming
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She had not really intended doing anything of the sort; such a step was impossible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had not really intended doing anything of the sort; such a step was impossible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading As for her threat of returning to her old life and its meretricious attractions, after the first shock he dismissed it from his mind.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
in the direction of
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
look attentively
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading After this there was a lull; John Chetwynd observed that he had need of more forbearance towards his wilful wife, and tried to exercise it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He told himself that there was love enough and to spare; that with the deep affection he was convinced Bella bore him there was nothing really to fear.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was young and ill-advised, and it behoved him to keep a careful watch over her, and above all things not to draw too tight a rein.
