aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not vanquished, but cozened and beguiled.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading Not vanquished, but cozened and beguiled.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not vanquished, but cozened and beguiled.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
Carlton
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From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
chapternounUS /ˈtʃæptər/
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
cozened
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From this reading Not vanquished, but cozened and beguiled.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
diametricallyadverbUS /ˌdaɪəˈmetrɪkəli/
as from opposite ends of a diameter
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
ELOPEMENTnoun
the act of running away with a lover (usually to get married)
From this reading THE ELOPEMENT.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading -King Lear.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
LearnounUS /lɪr/
British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
From this reading -King Lear.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not vanquished, but cozened and beguiled.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
possible-first
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
rectitudenounUS /ˈrektɪtuːd/
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
rememberedverbUS /rɪˈmembərd/
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
secondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELOPEMENT.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
vanquishedverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃt/
past form of “vanquish” — come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Not vanquished, but cozened and beguiled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE duel described in the last chapter, it will be remembered, was not sought by Carlton.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, he would gladly have avoided it, if possible-first and foremost, because it was diametrically contrary to his principles and sense of moral rectitude; and secondly, because his opponent was indirectly kin to her whom he loved above all in life.
