used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
consider or hold as true
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
adorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
a quantity of money
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
for the reason that
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
Clara
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From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
Diemen
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From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
a boy or man
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
a young female
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
go away from a place
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
loosenverbUS /ˈluːsən/
make loose or looser
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
not any; not one
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading After a certain amount of discussion the elder lady was persuaded to loosen her mighty grip and give the destinies a little liberty.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
express in words
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So I think," nodded Clara, fortified by this opinion to resist Aunt Maria, and the more fortified because it was the opinion of a man.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
Thurstane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He gave his advice under a grim sense that it was his duty to give it, because the following of it would be best for Miss Van Diemen.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He said it with a pang at his heart, for if this adorable girl went to her grandfather, the old fellow would be sure to love her and leave her his property, in which case there would be no chance for a proud and poor lieutenant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I must say," observed Thurstane--"I beg your pardon for advising--but I think you had better accept your grandfather's invitation."
