used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the evening another tempest came upon him.
any person at all
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the evening another tempest came upon him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
a female human offspring
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nor were Durant’s troubles over for that day.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
Durant'snounUS /dərˈænts/
possessive form of “durant” — United States historian (1885-1981)
From this reading Nor were Durant’s troubles over for that day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening another tempest came upon him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor were Durant’s troubles over for that day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
yet to be or coming
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the evening another tempest came upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the evening another tempest came upon him.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
take in marriage
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were Durant’s troubles over for that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nor were Durant’s troubles over for that day.
express in words
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading In the evening another tempest came upon him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor were Durant’s troubles over for that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the evening another tempest came upon him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Nor were Durant’s troubles over for that day.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the evening another tempest came upon him.
precisely as stated
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor were Durant’s troubles over for that day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had meant to say that he was in great hopes of having succeeded in his attempt to convince the Bates’ that it was not for their interest to allow Arthur to marry their daughter; but after his interview with Nancy, he could not say this.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He had finished his solitary dinner, and written his letter to Lady Curtis, which was considerably changed from what it was intended to be.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On the contrary, he gave a description of her future daughter-in-law, which was very much more favourable to that young woman than anyone could have expected.
