used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
any thing at all
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
artificiallyadverbUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəli/
not according to nature; not by natural means
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading True--for the moment he had no thought of asking any woman to share his life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
else
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From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
equivocaladjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True--for the moment he had no thought of asking any woman to share his life.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
come to pass
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
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 He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading True--for the moment he had no thought of asking any woman to share his life.
a particular point in time
From this reading True--for the moment he had no thought of asking any woman to share his life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
not any; not one
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
a human being
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
have in common
From this reading True--for the moment he had no thought of asking any woman to share his life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
in the near future
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading True--for the moment he had no thought of asking any woman to share his life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True--for the moment he had no thought of asking any woman to share his life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Besides, nothing seemed to stand between them, no older rights and claims of any third person, no contrast of rank or wealth.
at the time that
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why was he so much more hopeless after her frank confession, than before?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He now knew that his feelings had not deceived him, that the equivocal circumstances in her position had nothing to do with her real nature.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading True--for the moment he had no thought of asking any woman to share his life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading She was as poor as he, as dependent, of equally humble origin, and when this artificially woven fairy dream had passed away, which must soon happen, she would be helpless in a strange world, where a friend and protector must be more to her than anything else.
