used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
admixturenoun
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
D'Avenant
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From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
divisible by two
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
at any time
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
Love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
take in marriage
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
on one occasion
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
move upward
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
not often
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
not in physical motion
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
subsidesverbUS /səbˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
trembleverbUS /ˈtrembəl/
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
trothnounUS /troʊθ/
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such, as Susan flattered herself, was the case with George; and she therefore hoped that she should always experience from him the same kindness and the same attention.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
at the time that
From this reading When Love's afraid, do not that fear despise; Flames tremble most, when they the highest rise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The feeling that begins in friendship often leads on to love; often, too often, love is indulged under the garb of friendship; and sometimes, but more rarely, love leaves behind it a regard which subsides into friendship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But friendship between man and woman seldom exists without an admixture of love, past, present, or to come.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _D'Avenant._ George Wells still took his Sunday walk with Susan; and Susan, having once told him distinctly that she should never marry, and that she gave him back his troth, having even alluded to the probability of his marrying another woman, felt she had done her duty, and that they might still be, and ever might remain, friends.
