used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
apoplexynounUS /ˈæpəpleksi/
a sudden loss of consciousness resulting when the rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel leads to oxygen lack in the brain
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
a youthful male person
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
a social unit living together
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
foster-fathernoun
a man who is a foster parent
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
only a very short time before
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
for more time
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
held dear
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
Maggie
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From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
Maggie's
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From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
MONnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading MON PERE.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
and nothing more
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
paralysisnounUS /pərˈæləsəs/
loss of the ability to move a body part
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
PERE
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From this reading MON PERE.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
susceptibilitynounUS /səˌseptəˈbɪləti/
the state of being susceptible; easily affected
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was cruel to have kept Maggie from her father a single moment longer than was necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
precisely as stated
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leo was hardly less affected, though, being a boy, his susceptibility was not so keen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His first feeling was one of indignation that the banker had not told him before of the misfortune which had overtaken the family.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maggie's ideas of apoplexy or paralysis were not very definite, and she only understood that something very terrible had happened to her foster-father, whom she loved as though he had been her real parent.
