used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
egonounUS /ˈiːɡoʊ/
an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
ethernounUS /ˈiːθər/
the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Nor was there a rival in the field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
Geoffrey
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From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
Gitanoun
(Hinduism) the sacred “song of God” composed about 200 BC and incorporated into the Mahabharata (a Sanskrit epic); contains a discussion between Krishna and the Indian hero Arjuna on human nature and the purpose of life
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
how
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From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
held dear
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
take in marriage
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
the force of workers available
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
not any; not one
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was there a rival in the field.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
Polly
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From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
pricklyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪkli/
very irritable
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
a person who is being chased
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
relationshipsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪps/
plural of “relationship” — a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Nor was there a rival in the field.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
surroundsnounUS /sərˈaʊndz/
plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
tabulateverbUS /ˈtæbjəleɪt/
arrange or enter in tabular form
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nor was there a rival in the field.
a special situation
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If Geoffrey had been captivated by Gita for a time it was quite patent he had given her up as a bad job.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
truisms
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From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Polly had made up her mind to marry Geoffrey Pelham and felt no misgivings, for life had given her confidence in herself and her power to charm.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
at the time that
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If one were to tabulate truisms no doubt the prickly wall, towering to the ether, that surrounds the ego, no matter how close its human relationships, would be first on the list.
a late time of life
From this reading For five years men had admired, loved, pursued her, and when she wanted a thing it was hers; why not?
