used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
Margaret
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From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
not any; not one
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
no person; not anyone
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Poor Margaret at this time felt something akin to this sensation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not, however, to blame for this, though many a one accused her of being the cause of it.
accept gladly
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
which person or people
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was shunned by those of her own sex, on account of the disreputable character of her lover, with whom it was believed that she still held secret correspondence, although for a long time she had heard nothing of him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE WELCOME VISIT There is no greater misery upon earth than to be left alone; to feel that nobody cares for you--nobody is interested in you; and that you are destitute as well as desolate!
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading She had a regard for the youth who had driven himself into voluntary exile on her account.
