used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
ANDOVER
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From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
move gently or carefully
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
at any time
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Neither must he visit her so frequently.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
Grosvenor
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From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
inexplicablyadverbUS /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
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 was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
LovelacenounUS /ˈlʌvleɪs/
English poet (1618-1857)
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
engage in
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither must he visit her so frequently.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
palpablyadverbUS /ˈpælpəbli/
so as to be palpable
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
make square
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
carry out
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was, then, entirely owing to his return that she told Lovelace that he must not so palpably adore her.
in the direction of
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Neither must he visit her so frequently.
a message informing of danger
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
at the time that
From this reading HIS GRACE OF ANDOVER TAKES A HAND IN THE GAME When the Duke of Andover dined next day at Grosvenor Square, he contrived, by subtle means, to make his sister feel inexplicably ill at ease.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He let fall pleasant little remarks concerning her friendship with Captain Lovelace, in which she read disapproval and a sinister warning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was afraid of him, as she was not of her husband, and she knew that if he ever guessed at the depths of her affection for the old flame, he would take very effective measures towards stopping her intercourse with him.
