used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That night was a painful night for Winnie.
(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 thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That night was a painful night for Winnie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
a young female
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
destroyed or killed
From this reading And her interest in the young soldier had gone a great length.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading And her interest in the young soldier had gone a great length.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And her interest in the young soldier had gone a great length.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And her interest in the young soldier had gone a great length.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading And her interest in the young soldier had gone a great length.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading And her interest in the young soldier had gone a great length.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
held dear
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night was a painful night for Winnie.
not any; not one
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading That night was a painful night for Winnie.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
self-lovingadjective
characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
self-willedadjective
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading And her interest in the young soldier had gone a great length.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night was a painful night for Winnie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girl was self-willed and self-loving, as has been said.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
precisely as stated
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That night was a painful night for Winnie.
at the time that
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She thought he loved her, and it was very hard to think that he was kept apart from her by a reason which was no reason at all.
Winnie
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From this reading That night was a painful night for Winnie.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But she was not incapable of the more generous emotions, and when she looked at her sister she could no more suspect her of any wrong or treachery than she could suspect the sun shining over their heads.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And her interest in the young soldier had gone a great length.
