used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she was in no hurry to get married.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
Elsa's
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From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
Esperance
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From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
only a very short time before
From this reading Sandie was hardly so satisfied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Besides, she was in no hurry to get married.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, she was in no hurry to get married.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
go away from a place
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
not any; not one
From this reading Besides, she was in no hurry to get married.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
on one occasion
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
in other respects or ways
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
established beyond doubt
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
Robina
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From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
Sandie
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From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Sandie was hardly so satisfied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sandie was hardly so satisfied.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading If not exactly an ardent lover, he had assuredly proved himself a very faithful one, and he ruled his life largely by the somewhat strict conceptions of Robina.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
precisely as stated
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sandie wanted to get married at once, but Robina had declared long before Elsa’s death that she could not bring herself to leave Miss Esperance, and now she felt that such a course was quite out of the question.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That she could get married, and well married, whenever she liked was a matter for complacent reflection, but otherwise she was very contented with things as they were.
