used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Those alone have enemies who have had friends.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Those alone have enemies who have had friends.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Those alone have enemies who have had friends.
a young female
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Those alone have enemies who have had friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
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 But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
of an obscure nature
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
not any; not one
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
one's
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From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
a special situation
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those alone have enemies who have had friends.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I had never had but one friend, the kind-hearted girl who had turned me out of her home in a fit of absurd jealousy.
not known
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
(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 But I knew her well enough to knew that she was incapable of malice, and that she must long since have forgotten the unlucky cause of our rupture.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I am no coward; but it is a terrible thing to feel one’s self incessantly threatened by an unknown and mysterious danger, against which nothing can be done.
which person or people
From this reading “In vain did I search my past life: I could think of no one who could have any interest in effecting my ruin.
