used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
Gwen
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From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
Hench
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From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading So far he had acted honestly enough in masquerading as a disguised prince, but he should not have compelled her to acknowledge her love before making himself known.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
on the contrary
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Instead of doing so, he arrived in a rather disturbed frame of mind.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
straightforwardlyadverbUS /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərdli/
with firmness and conviction; without compromise
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Considering that he had gained his heart's desire, Hench should have returned to his lodgings in the highest spirits.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nevertheless, as he argued, he would never have been able to win her had she known at the outset that he was the heir to the estate and her cousin.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seemed to him, after due reflection, that he was not treating Gwen straightforwardly, since as yet she was quite unaware of the relationship between them.
