adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
acquaintedadjectiveUS /əˈkweɪntɪd/
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
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 Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
BLUEadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
bookedadjectiveUS /bʊkt/
reserved in advance
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
deanounUS /diː/
federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
departurenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading Trent's departure was the last thing Elisabeth desired.
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/
wanted intensely
From this reading Trent's departure was the last thing Elisabeth desired.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
Elisabeth
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From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
exnounUS /eks/
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
frownedverbUS /fraʊnd/
past form of “frown” — look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
Garth
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From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
HotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
informationnounUS /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/
a message received and understood
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Trent's departure was the last thing Elisabeth desired.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
love-illusioned
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From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
machina
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From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
PATCHESnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
piecesnounUS /ˈpiːsəz/
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
Sara
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From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
Sara's
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From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
stumbling-block
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From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading Trent's departure was the last thing Elisabeth desired.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
Tim's
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From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
Trent'snounUS /trents/
possessive form of “trent” — a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading Trent's departure was the last thing Elisabeth desired.
wantedadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːntɪd/
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PATCHES OF BLUE Elisabeth frowned a little as she perused the letter which she had that morning received from Sara.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading She must know what manner of man it was who had succeeded in winning Sara's heart before she could hope to combat his influence, and, if the feet of clay were there, she must see them herself before she could point them out to Sara's love-illusioned eyes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It contained the information that rooms in her name had been booked at the Cliff Hotel, and further, that Sara was much disappointed that it would be impossible to arrange for her to meet Garth Trent, as he was leaving home on the Wednesday prior to her arrival.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Above all things, she wanted to meet the man whom she regarded as the stumbling-block in the path of her son, for if it were possible that anything might yet be done to further the desire of Tim's heart, it could only be if Elisabeth, as the _dea ex machina_, were acquainted with all the pieces in the game.
