used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
how long something has existed
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
for the reason that
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
confined by bonds
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
cannot
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From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
decrepitudenoun
a state of deterioration due to old age or long use
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
Dora
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From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
divisible by two
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
her's
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From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
held dear
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
noble-hearted
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From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
outcastnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
and nothing more
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
express a supposition
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
required or under orders
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The outcast of society could never find a cherished home in a heart so proud as her's.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
in the direction of
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
Tremenhere
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From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
VaughannounUS /vɔːn/
United States jazz singer noted for her complex bebop phrasing and scat singing (1924-1990)
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading True, we cannot always command our feelings; but we can check them.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Her's towards him were, more bordering on hate than love--And why? because she had _nearly_ loved, and her pride revolted so much against her weakness, that dislike towards the object had followed; still, her sensations were far from agreeable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our readers must not suppose that Lady Dora Vaughan was in love with Miles Tremenhere.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Do as she might, she could not despise the man; she was bound to admire, and even while doing so, feel that it would be worse than any marriage with age or decrepitude (rank and wealth of course accompanying them,) to love this noble-hearted man, simply because the laws of society condemned him as an outcast, for his mother's supposed error.
