used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
dearly loved
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
Culross
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From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
set up or found
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
implyingverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
interposeverbUS /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/
be or come between
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
go away from a place
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
absolutely essential
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
once-intended
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From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
quarrelled
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From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
Sackville
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From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
survivornounUS /sərˈvaɪvər/
one who lives through affliction
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
carry out
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Already, he reflected, the least probable part of the prediction had been fulfilled by their having quarrelled.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In forming this purpose, Bruce felt entirely like a doomed man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Under this impression, he found it indispensable to his peace that he should return to London, and take leave of two individuals in whom he felt the deepest interest—his mother and his once-intended bride.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He recollected the prediction of the old woman at Culross Abbey, which had always appeared to him, somehow, as implying that Sackville should be the unhappy survivor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Notwithstanding the painful nature of his sensations, he found it would be necessary to assume a forced ease of demeanour in the presence of these beloved persons, lest he should cause them to interpose themselves between him and his purpose.
