used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
any thing at all
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
attachmentnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
Barton
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From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
give encouragement to
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
disparitynounUS /dɪˈsperəti/
inequality or difference in some respect
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
heart-broken
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From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
Montague
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From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
not any; not one
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
precludedverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪd/
past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
REQUIESCATnoun
a prayer for the repose of the soul of a dead person
From this reading REQUIESCAT.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though grieved and anxious, therefore, she was very far from being heart-broken.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Miss Montague, however, devoted much of her time to the patient but fruitless attempt to cheer the unhappy invalid.
vehementadjectiveUS /ˈviːəmənt/
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say, that under these circumstances, no steps were taken toward the fulfilment of that engagement into which he had entered.
a late time of life
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was quite disparity enough in point of years, and indeed of habits, between the young lady and Captain Barton, to have precluded anything like very vehement or romantic attachment on her part.
