prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But they shall not kill me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
Cecil
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From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
an opposing military force
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
for a limitless time
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “But they shall not kill me.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
take in marriage
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
and nothing more
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
express in words
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
Truehearts
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “They can not turn me away, they are too fond of me already,” she said, hopefully to herself.
which person or people
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Molly had determined to go to the Truehearts, tell them her whole sad history, and ask them to love her for her father’s sake.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If they will only hide me from my enemies I shall love them and be grateful to them forever.”
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had begun to look on Cecil as her enemy now, as one who wished for her death that he might marry his new love.
