used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
(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 Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
the lower side of anything
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
one or the other of two
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
divisible by two
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
inappropriateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriɪt/
not suitable for a particular occasion etc
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
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 He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
Lily'snounUS /ˈlɪliːz/
possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
something that is lost
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
Lumsden
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From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
engage in
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
metaphoricallyadverbUS /ˌmetəˈfɔːrɪkli/
in a metaphorical manner
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
not any; not one
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
Ronald
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From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
express in words
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
have in common
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading And as a matter of fact that garret would not have been inappropriate, or have involved any social downfall either on his side or Lily’s.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
a special situation
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
which person or people
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The situation of Ronald Lumsden, for whom Lily felt herself to have sacrificed so much, and who showed, as she felt at the bottom of her heart, so little inclination to sacrifice any thing for her, was, in reality, a difficult one.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He knew that she was quite willing to share his poverty, that she had no objection to what is metaphorically called a garret--and would really have resembled one more than is common in such cases: a little flat, high up under the roofs of an Edinburgh house--and to make it into a happy and smiling little home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Neither was he unaware that Lily herself had a half grudge, a whole consciousness, that the way out of the difficulty was a simple one; and that he should have been ready to offer her a home, even though it would not be wealthy, and the protection of a husband’s name and care against all or any uncles in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been false to say that he did not love her, that her loss was no grief to him, or that he could make himself comfortable without her--which was what various persons thought and said, and he was not unaware of the fact.
