used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
(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 "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
Colton
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From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
conquestsnounUS /ˈkɑːnkwests/
plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
set up or found
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
Garth
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From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were standing in the porch together.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
engage in
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
and nothing more
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
others
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From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
Parthians
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From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading They were standing in the porch together.
portfolionounUS /pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
Queenie
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From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
having a supporting base
From this reading They were standing in the porch together.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
TANGLEDadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading TANGLED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were standing in the porch together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were standing in the porch together.
in the direction of
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
Vicar's
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From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
waggonette
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From this reading Garth had gone round to the stables to see after the waggonette, and the others were in the Vicar's study, turning over a portfolio of old engravings.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were standing in the porch together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She fancies that she herself has the power of fixing the wanderer; that other women conquer like the Parthians, but that she herself, like the Romans, can not only make conquests, but retain them."--_Colton._ The conversation had now become more general; but towards the close of the visit Queenie found herself alone with Miss Cunningham.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "Women do not like a man the worse for having many favorites, if he desert them all for her.
