adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
addressedadjectiveUS /əˈdrest/
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
alternativeadjectiveUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
serving or used in place of another
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When I entered his room, he was still in bed.
bed-curtains
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
consentnounUS /kənˈsent/
permission to do something
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
curiositynounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsəti/
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
desirenounUS /dɪˈzaɪər/
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
drawnadjectiveUS /drɔːn/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
enfeebledverbUS /enˈfiːbəld/
past form of “enfeeble” — make weak
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When I entered his room, he was still in bed.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
friendnounUS /frend/
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
Gracedieu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
Helena'snounUS /ˈhelɪnəz/
possessive form of “helena” — capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
leftnounUS /left/
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 If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
Minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
nearestadverbUS /ˈnɪrəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
receiveverbUS /rəˈsiːv/
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When I entered his room, he was still in bed.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading When I entered his room, he was still in bed.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
unhappyadjectiveUS /ənˈhæpi/
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I entered his room, he was still in bed.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had the Minister’s desire to see me been inspired by his daughter’s betrayal of what I had unfortunately said to her?
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I entered his room, he was still in bed.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading If Helena’s vindictive purpose had been already accomplished--and if Mr. Gracedieu left me no alternative but to present his unworthy wife in her true character--I can honestly say that I dreaded the consequences, not as they might affect myself, but as they might affect my unhappy friend in his enfeebled state of body and mind.
windownounUS /ˈwɪndoʊ/
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The bed-curtains were so drawn, on the side nearest to the window, as to keep the light from falling too brightly on his weak eyes.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Although he would certainly not consent to receive her personally, she would be at liberty to adopt a written method of communication with him, and the letter might be addressed in such a manner as to pique his curiosity.
