used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
acted upon; influenced
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
any thing at all
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
deeply-penitent
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From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
without deviation
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
divisible by two
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
Felix's
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From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
a young female
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
having much knowledge or education
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
Irene
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From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
JansennounUS /ˈdʒænsən/
a Dutch Roman Catholic theologian (1585-1638)
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
Julie
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From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
immediately past
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
on one occasion
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
a person who is being chased
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
self-imposedadjective
voluntarily assumed or endured
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
cause to go somewhere
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
in the near future
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
refrain from harming
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
not in physical motion
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She stood still more than once, as though she were considering whether she should go on.
which person or people
From this reading Would it not spare the poor girl the shame of looking in the face a friend who knew of her lover's sins?
belonging to which person
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Julie had pursued her way with far more hesitation as soon as she reached the street.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In regard to Felix's letter to Jansen--of whose contents Irene would have to be informed in order that she might understand the flight of her lover--if she should send it to her instead of delivering it herself, would not that be more considerate?
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, on the other hand, would it not be a last comfort to her to know that even those who were most directly affected by it had not withdrawn their affection from the deeply-penitent man, but would gladly have done anything to convince him of the folly of his ideas in regard to his self-imposed penance?
