used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
(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 With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
Clem
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From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
divisible by two
From this reading The truth was far even from her far-seeing eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The truth was far even from her far-seeing eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The truth was far even from her far-seeing eyes.
far-seeing
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From this reading The truth was far even from her far-seeing eyes.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The truth was far even from her far-seeing eyes.
a young female
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
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 Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
held dear
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
mystical-religious
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From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
not one, and not any
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
and nothing more
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
PortalnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəl/
a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
prayedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
move upward
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
in or at or to some place
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Only, sometimes, out of the deep love and sympathy she felt for the girl, she longed to know the truth.
unerringadjective
not liable to error
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
precisely as stated
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
(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 She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Mrs. Portal knew that Poppy was working as for her life, but she did not know why.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading She believed that there must be a man somewhere in the world whom Poppy loved, for well she knew that such a wound as Poppy hid could only have been dealt by a man's unerring hand--and none but a loved hand could strike so deep!
but in spite of that
From this reading With all the mystical-religious, loving side of her nature, Clem prayed that life might yet do well by her friend and give her her heart's desire; but hope did not rise very high.
