used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
anew
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
(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 Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
Alwynne
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From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
(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 But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
Clare
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From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
Elsbeth's
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From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
Hartill's
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From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
held dear
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
absolutely essential
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
and nothing more
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
preposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
Roger
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From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
undemonstrativeadjective
not given to open expression of emotion
From this reading Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
UnderneathprepositionUS /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/
directly under, often hidden by what is above
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading Underneath her pleasure at seeing Clare again ran a little current of uneasiness.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Alwynne, for all her eagerness, took more than her usual breathless ten minutes in reaching Clare Hartill's flat.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
(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 Clare, of course, was reserved, undemonstrative, not, Alwynne was prepared to admit, so kindly or considerate a companion as--well, as Roger....
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But why it should therefore follow that Roger loved her better, and was more worthy--preposterous word--of her own love, Alwynne could not see....
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading There was so much to be told, not only in deference to the intimacy of their relationship, but in order to procure the proof that had never before seemed necessary, that Roger's, and incidentally Elsbeth's, view of that relationship was wrong....
