used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
(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 Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
bugbearnoun
an imaginary monster used to frighten children
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
demisenounUS /dɪˈmaɪz/
the time when something ends
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
Ethel
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From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
Ethel's
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From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
at any time
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
a young female
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
Hetty
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From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
Keymer
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From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
Launcenoun
very small silvery eellike schooling fishes that burrow into sandy beaches
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
the literary culture
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
for more time
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
lukewarmnessnoun
a warmness resembling the temperature of the skin
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
joined in matrimony
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
not any; not one
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
raveverbUS /reɪv/
participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
spinsters
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From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
ValenounUS /veɪl/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was nothing now to hinder him from pressing forward his suit with Ethel, and it should be owing to no lukewarmness on his part if they were not married before the end of summer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOPES AND FEARS Launce Keymer was radiant as he opened the side door which admitted him to the grounds of Vale View.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
willsnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading Of course he was quite aware that the wills which the spinsters had caused to be drawn up in favour of their niece made no provision for her in the event of her marriage, and would only benefit her after the demise of one or both of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading He had got back those compromising letters, which had been the bugbear of his life ever since he had won Ethel’s promise to become his wife.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hetty Blair might rave and storm to her heart’s content, as no doubt she would do, for she was a girl with a temper of her own, but it was no longer in her power to harm him, and beyond that he cared not at all.
