used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
antipathynounUS /ænˈtɪpəθi/
a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
couldn't
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From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Neither Elizabeth or Marion like William.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
forbearancenounUS /fɔːrˈberəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading William is our friend.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Neither Elizabeth or Marion like William.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
Marion
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From this reading Neither Elizabeth or Marion like William.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
and nothing more
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Elizabeth or Marion like William.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
and nothing more
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Neither Elizabeth or Marion like William.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading William is our friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
simplifiedverbUS /ˈsɪmpləfaɪd/
inflected form of “simplify” — make simpler or easier or reduce in complexity or extent
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
in the direction of
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Of the two, Elizabeth is more tolerant towards him, merely commenting that 'she couldn't abide his ways.'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I think, in the light of what happened later, if she had only shown a little more forbearance towards him it might have simplified matters.
William
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From this reading Neither Elizabeth or Marion like William.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marion, however, views him with an antipathy entirely foreign to one of her gentle nature.
