used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
embitterverbUS /emˈbɪtər/
cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
divisible by two
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
set up or found
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
the act of departing
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
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From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
retractverbUS /riˈtrækt/
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
steeledverbUS /stiːld/
past form of “steel” — get ready for something difficult or unpleasant
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading I need not, I found, have steeled my heart and strengthened my mind with arguments for leaving her.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading It was too late for him to retract now, even if he had been tempted to do so from a false regard for his daughter’s happiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had meant what he said at our former interview, and remembered it too.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading THE Squire was wise enough not to embitter my position by attempting to alter my resolution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walk with Marion, to which I had looked forward with something of dread, was made almost a happiness by her quiet fortitude.
