used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
abasementnoun
a low or downcast state
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
CONSERVATIVEadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
any strong feeling
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
the act of departing
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
an established custom
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
Hipgrave
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From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
a particular point in time
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
not any; not one
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
the act of departing politely
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
reproaching
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Her abasement and penitence compelled me to show, and indeed to feel, a good deal of tenderness for her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So far, however, was she from reproaching me that she took all the blame on herself, saying that if she had been kinder and nicer to me I should never have thought about my island.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A CONSERVATIVE COUNTRY Until the moment of our parting came, I had no idea that Beatrice Hipgrave felt my going at all.
unworthinessnoun
the quality or state of lacking merit or value
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
at the time that
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was not in the habit of displaying emotion, and I was much surprised at the reluctance with which she bade me good-bye.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading In this she was quite wrong; but when I told her so, and assured her that I had no fault to find with her behaviour, I was met with an almost passionate assertion of her unworthiness and an entreaty that I should not spend on her a love that she did not deserve.
