used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
any thing at all
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
have
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
borrower'snounUS /ˈbɑːroʊərz/
possessive form of “borrower” — someone who receives something on the promise to return it or its equivalent
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
calculatingadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/
acting with a specific goal
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
competencynounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnsi/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
not accessible to view
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
devotednessnoun
feelings of ardent love
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
held dear
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
RutherfordnounUS /ˈrʌθərfərd/
a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
propel through the air
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
tormentnounUS /ˈtɔːrment/
unbearable physical pain
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
troublousadjective
full of trouble
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. George Rutherford, as I have hinted in a former chapter, was becoming entangled in his pecuniary circumstances.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
at the time that
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
which person or people
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was, however, impossible that one who loved with such entire devotedness, should not perceive when some dark and troublous cloud lay upon the object of her affection.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But whatever annoyance or inward torment he suffered was carefully concealed within his own breast; he could not bear to throw a shade over the bright and joyous heart of his wife.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
wrinklesnounUS /ˈrɪŋkəlz/
plural of “wrinkle” — a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had no fears as yet that he should not be able to pay every obligation, and have a competency left; but his sensitive spirit was keenly alive to that kind of humiliating deference which is always more or less demanded and received by those who, more calculating in their habits, keep their capital at command, and are enabled to exchange their ready money for the borrower's security.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Often would she come to him as he sat musing, at the close of day, and ask-- 'What is it, George! does anything trouble you? these wrinkles are truly beginning to be permanent.
