used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
a cherished desire
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
caressnounUS /kərˈes/
a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
Charlie
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From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did she suspect that he loved her?
DOM
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE DOM KIRCHE.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
egotistnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪst/
a conceited and self-centered person
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
entreatynounUS /enˈtriːti/
earnest or urgent request
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
Ernestine
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From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
at any time
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
Frankenburg
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From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
the act of giving
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE DOM KIRCHE.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
Heinrich
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From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Did she suspect that he loved her?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
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From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE DOM KIRCHE.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
inexorablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbli/
in an inexorable manner
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
KIRCHE
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE DOM KIRCHE.
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 Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
held dear
From this reading Did she suspect that he loved her?
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
precludeverbUS /prɪˈkluːd/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Did she suspect that he loved her?
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Did she suspect that he loved her?
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE DOM KIRCHE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
up to a particular time
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE DOM KIRCHE.
at the time that
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading A hundred times had Charlie asked this question of himself in doubt: he was not an egotist; but every glance of her soft hazel eyes--that seemed, he knew not why, something between a caress and a compliment, together with a dash of entreaty--might have told him that he was far, far indeed from being indifferent to her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Strong though the sentiment of friendship that existed between him and Heinrich, Charlie shrunk from making a confidant of him, as he knew but too well that his aristocratic prejudices and native ambition would preclude him from having any sympathy with such a secret love, or giving it the least encouragement.
but in spite of that
From this reading So the days of joy stole away at Frankenburg, till Charlie began to reckon sadly the few that yet remained, when time would inexorably separate him from Ernestine, and, too probably, for ever.
