used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
for the reason that
From this reading It was not because she was engaged to Frank Shirley.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was not because she was engaged to Frank Shirley.
at any time
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
forbearverb
refrain from doing
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It was not because she was engaged to Frank Shirley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To refuse to let a man propose to her!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To refuse to let a man propose to her!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading To refuse to let a man propose to her!
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading To refuse to let a man propose to her!
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
Shirley
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From this reading It was not because she was engaged to Frank Shirley.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
Sylvia
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From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
carry out
From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
a special situation
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To forbear to draw him on, to investigate him, to see what he would reply to various baffling remarks!
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why did Sylvia take such a course with him?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You would have a false idea of her character if you did not realize that it was the first time she had ever done such a thing—and that it was a hard thing for her to do.
