used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
Colwyn
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From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading It was cruel, utterly heartless and unworthy of a man, he said to himself.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
divisible by two
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
Fortescue
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From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
a young female
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
heartlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtləs/
lacking in feeling or pity or warmth
From this reading It was cruel, utterly heartless and unworthy of a man, he said to himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Perhaps she had not noticed; he hoped not.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was cruel, utterly heartless and unworthy of a man, he said to himself.
Kenneth
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From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
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 NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
held dear
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
Marjorie
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From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
a particular point in time
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
NORTHCOURT'S
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From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps she had not noticed; he hoped not.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Perhaps she had not noticed; he hoped not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she had not noticed; he hoped not.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
precisely, exactly
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was cruel, utterly heartless and unworthy of a man, he said to himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps she had not noticed; he hoped not.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading It was cruel, utterly heartless and unworthy of a man, he said to himself.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was cruel, utterly heartless and unworthy of a man, he said to himself.
precisely as stated
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was cruel, utterly heartless and unworthy of a man, he said to himself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
at the time that
From this reading NORTHCOURT'S OPINION WHEN Kenneth Fortescue had left Marjorie at the door of Colwyn House, he blamed himself very much that, for even a single moment, he had allowed his feelings to be seen by her.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading For what right had he, a practically homeless and penniless man, to allow any girl to see that he loved her, or to attempt, in however small a degree, to win her love in return?
