(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 Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
cheatverbUS /tʃiːt/
deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He had taken the news of my engagement well—too well, or so it seemed to me.
divisible by two
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken the news of my engagement well—too well, or so it seemed to me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
innermostadjectiveUS /ˈɪnərmoʊst/
being deepest within the self
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
and nothing more
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
misgave
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From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
Nature'snounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He had taken the news of my engagement well—too well, or so it seemed to me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had taken the news of my engagement well—too well, or so it seemed to me.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken the news of my engagement well—too well, or so it seemed to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
tokennounUS /ˈtoʊkən/
an individual instance of a type of symbol
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had taken the news of my engagement well—too well, or so it seemed to me.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
at the time that
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
which person or people
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, just as there are times and seasons when Nature’s face and influence seem out of harmony with our mental and physical being, even so, and quite as surely, it was borne in upon me that his love for me was gone.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading I HAD won my mistress, but my mind misgave me that I had lost my friend.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Not from any signs of disappointment on his part, or any token that the world outside us could have recognised.
a late time of life
From this reading Even to myself, who had known his innermost soul for years, there were times when I could cheat myself into the belief that all was well between us.
