used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
(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 I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
react verbally
From this reading The squire had been kind, he had asked no question and needed no answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The squire had been kind, he had asked no question and needed no answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The squire had been kind, he had asked no question and needed no answer.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
crookednessnounUS /ˈkrʊkədnəs/
a tortuous and twisted shape or position
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
dairynounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The squire had been kind, he had asked no question and needed no answer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
interveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The squire had been kind, he had asked no question and needed no answer.
immediately past
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
held dear
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The squire had been kind, he had asked no question and needed no answer.
not any; not one
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
and nothing more
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The squire had been kind, he had asked no question and needed no answer.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
carry out
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
express in words
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Beyond that I was sure of nothing, and was chiefly thankful that there was no decision to take, and that I need tell no one of what had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
a special situation
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
trancenounUS /træns/
a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
unwittinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One morning about a week after my visit to the Manor, mother and I chanced to be alone together in the dairy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading In the turmoil of surprise, of something akin to fear, of the vague, wretched sense of crookedness throughout, and of a touch of some sort of remorse at what I had unwittingly done, there shone forth one bright, sharp ray of light; it was a sense of pride and satisfaction that this man, whom every day I felt more sure was good and loyal, should have chosen _me_ to love.
a late time of life
From this reading I had spent the last days in a trance; I seemed to have lost all count with myself, only, as I look back across the years that intervene, I am certain of one thing--I was glad that the squire loved me.
