used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It isn’t a question of binding; it’s one of the situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
bindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
bindingnounUS /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/
the capacity to attract and hold something
From this reading “It isn’t a question of binding; it’s one of the situation.
confined by bonds
From this reading If she’s let him hope—the second time—she’s bound.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
doesn't
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From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
don't
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From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
hadn't
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From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she’s let him hope—the second time—she’s bound.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If she’s let him hope—the second time—she’s bound.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I should think the whole thing was in whether or not she was in love with him.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
isn't
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From this reading “It isn’t a question of binding; it’s one of the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
it's
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From this reading “It isn’t a question of binding; it’s one of the situation.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If she’s let him hope—the second time—she’s bound.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “I should think the whole thing was in whether or not she was in love with him.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I should think the whole thing was in whether or not she was in love with him.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It isn’t a question of binding; it’s one of the situation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
and nothing more
From this reading “If he only hopes, it doesn’t bind any one but himself.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “It isn’t a question of binding; it’s one of the situation.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading If she’s let him hope—the second time—she’s bound.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
she's
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From this reading If she’s let him hope—the second time—she’s bound.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should think the whole thing was in whether or not she was in love with him.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading “It isn’t a question of binding; it’s one of the situation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It isn’t a question of binding; it’s one of the situation.
a special situation
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I should think the whole thing was in whether or not she was in love with him.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If she’s let him hope—the second time—she’s bound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I should think the whole thing was in whether or not she was in love with him.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I should think the whole thing was in whether or not she was in love with him.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If it was only the first time—or if she hadn’t made such an insane reputation for herself—don’t you see?—the whole thing is in that.”
