afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I only wish that they had been stronger.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
dearly loved
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
Dr
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From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
Hilda
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From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
how
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From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
LeedsnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
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 "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
NETTA
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From this reading NETTA VISITS STOWMARKET.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
and nothing more
From this reading I only wish that they had been stronger.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
STOWMARKET
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From this reading NETTA VISITS STOWMARKET.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I only wish that they had been stronger.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
a quantity of money
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
express a supposition
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only wish that they had been stronger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I only wish that they had been stronger.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading NETTA VISITS STOWMARKET.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
(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 "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I only wish that they had been stronger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If I had told him how strongly I felt on the subject, although, of course, he could have left or given him any sum that he chose, I do think it would have had some influence with him.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading I wish I had told my dear uncle that I disliked the man so thoroughly that I was sure there was something wrong with him, and implored him not to become very intimate with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Netta," Hilda said, after Dr. Leeds had left them, "I suppose you will not in future laugh at my instincts.
