used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
actressnounUS /ˈæktrəs/
a female actor
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She guessed wrongly that the Varians would very likely use all their influence against Cinthia.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
Cinthia
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From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
debarred
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From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
a young female
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She guessed wrongly that the Varians would very likely use all their influence against Cinthia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She guessed wrongly that the Varians would very likely use all their influence against Cinthia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading She guessed wrongly that the Varians would very likely use all their influence against Cinthia.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
take in marriage
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Foster had frankly confided his hopes to the actress, and elicited her sympathy in his love.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She guessed wrongly that the Varians would very likely use all their influence against Cinthia.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
the act of using
From this reading She guessed wrongly that the Varians would very likely use all their influence against Cinthia.
Varian
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From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
Varians
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From this reading She guessed wrongly that the Varians would very likely use all their influence against Cinthia.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Madame Ray despised Arthur Varian so much that she was bitterly chagrined on learning that he was related to her favorite, Frederick Foster, whom she hoped to see Cinthia marry.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps, too, if he should find out that love episode with his cousin Arthur, he would not wish to marry a girl who had been so cruelly deserted on the eve of marriage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had promised to do all she could to help him win Cinthia, and it annoyed her very much that, for a time at least, the ardent lover would be debarred from seeing the object of his love.
wronglyadverbUS /ˈrɔːŋli/
without justice or fairness
From this reading She guessed wrongly that the Varians would very likely use all their influence against Cinthia.
