used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
(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 Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Therefore, no assistance can be looked for from him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Therefore, no assistance can be looked for from him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Therefore, no assistance can be looked for from him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
without doubt or question
From this reading No; clearly he dare not!
compunctionnounUS /kəmˈpʌŋkʃən/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading No; clearly he dare not!
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
decliningverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
Dora
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From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
Dynecourt
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From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore, no assistance can be looked for from him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore, no assistance can be looked for from him.
gainsnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore, no assistance can be looked for from him.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Therefore, no assistance can be looked for from him.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
not any; not one
From this reading No; clearly he dare not!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No; clearly he dare not!
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
poignancynounUS /ˈpɔɪnjənsi/
a state of deeply felt distress or sorrow
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
promiscuousadjectiveUS /ˈproʊmɪskwəs/
not selective of a single class or person
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, no assistance can be looked for from him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Dinner at the castle has been a promiscuous sort of entertainment for the past three or four days, so Dora feels no compunction in declining to go to it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
which person or people
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dora, after her interview with Arthur Dynecourt, feels indeed that all is lost.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hope is abandoned--nothing remains but despair; and in this instance despair gains in poignancy by the knowledge that she believes she knows the man who could help them to a solution of their troubles if he would or dared.
