used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
assignverbUS /əˈsaɪn/
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
Bursfield
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From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
Childerbridge
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From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
permission to do something
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
Jim
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From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
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 In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
other's
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From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
Standerton
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From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
in the direction of
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In spite of Helen's statements, he could only, after mature consideration, assign it to the old man's natural selfishness, and, however bitterly he might resent his treatment, in his own heart he knew there was nothing for it but to wait with such patience as he could command for a change in the other's feelings towards himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What his reasons were for taking such a step, neither Jim nor Helen could form any idea.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading While the letter from Helen cheered James Standerton wonderfully, it did not in any way help him out of his difficulty with Mr. Bursfield.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a match that most guardians would have been only too thankful to have brought about.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The latter had most decisively stated his intention not to give his consent to the marriage of his adopted granddaughter with the young Squire of Childerbridge.
