aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
(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 All this, of course, only confirmed her previous opinion, and it also deepened her melancholy.
in addition
From this reading All this, of course, only confirmed her previous opinion, and it also deepened her melancholy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
commonest
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From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading All this, of course, only confirmed her previous opinion, and it also deepened her melancholy.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading All this, of course, only confirmed her previous opinion, and it also deepened her melancholy.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
Ethel
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From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
Hawbury
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From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
infatuationnounUS /ˌɪnfætʃuːˈeɪʃən/
a foolish and usually extravagant passion or love or admiration
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
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 She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading All this, of course, only confirmed her previous opinion, and it also deepened her melancholy.
Minnie
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From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE ZOUAVE OFFICER.
and nothing more
From this reading All this, of course, only confirmed her previous opinion, and it also deepened her melancholy.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading All this, of course, only confirmed her previous opinion, and it also deepened her melancholy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
by chance
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading All this, of course, only confirmed her previous opinion, and it also deepened her melancholy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ZOUAVE OFFICER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She felt confident that he knew that she belonged to the party, but was so utterly indifferent to her that he completely ignored her, and had not sufficient interest in her to ask the commonest question about her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever trouble Ethel had experienced at Naples from her conviction that Hawbury was false was increased and, if possible, intensified by the discovery that he had followed them to Rome.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading His true motives for this could not possibly be known to her, so she, of course, concluded that it was his infatuation for Minnie, and his determination to win her for himself.
ZOUAVE
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From this reading THE ZOUAVE OFFICER.
