used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
Agatha
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From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
(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 Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
from appearances alone
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
have
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
burdensomeadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənsəm/
not easily borne; wearing
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
Hawtrey's
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From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
how
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From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
set down according to a plan
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
held dear
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
take in marriage
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
on one occasion
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
one's
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From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
predominatedverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪtɪd/
past form of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
PRIORadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
repugnancenoun
intense aversion
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both facts had to be admitted, and it seemed to her that if he insisted she must marry him.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
for a short time
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
not in physical motion
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
carry out
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no doubt that she was still pledged to Gregory, and that she had loved him once.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
push forcefully
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
under normal conditions
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
at the time that
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
which person or people
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PRIOR CLAIM It was with confused feelings, among which a sense of repugnance predominated, that Agatha walked toward Hawtrey's room.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was not one of the women who take pleasure in pointing out another person's duty, for, while she had discovered that this task is apparently an easy one to some people, she was aware that a duty usually looks much more burdensome when it is laid upon one's self.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, she was conscious just then that one might be shortly thrust upon her, which she would find it very hard to bear, and she became troubled with a certain compunction as she remembered how she had of late persistently driven all thought of it out of her mind.
