used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
aggravatedadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪd/
made more severe or intense especially in law
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
behavingverbUS /bɪˈheɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
BrandtnounUS /brænt/
German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992)
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
terminate
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
Elinor
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From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
fiancée
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From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
Harriet
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From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
how
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From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
immediately past
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
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 He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
Leyton
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From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
Margaret
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From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
Margaret's
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From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
misconductnounUS /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
Phillips
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From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
Pullen
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From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
express in words
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
sleeplessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpləs/
experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
a state of acute pain
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
in the direction of
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
the act of testing something
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He feared that a heavy trial lay before her and he was unwilling to see it aggravated by any misconduct on the part of her brother-in-law.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doctor Phillips was a man of sixty, and a bachelor.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had never made any home ties for himself, and was therefore more interested in Margaret Pullen (whose father had been one of his dearest friends) than he might otherwise have been.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
showing curiosity
From this reading He spent a sleepless night, his last visit to Margaret’s suffering child having strengthened his opinion as to her hopeless condition, and he lay awake wondering how he should break the news to the poor young mother.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He could see that the young man was (to say the least of it) not behaving fairly towards his _fiancée_, Elinor Leyton, and he was determined to open his eyes to the true state of affairs with regard to Harriet Brandt.
