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From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
aboundverbUS /əˈbaʊnd/
be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
(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 She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
biographersnounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfərz/
plural of “biographer” — someone who writes an account of a person's life
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
Byron'snounUS /ˈbaɪrənz/
possessive form of “byron” — English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
Chaworth
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From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
deflectverbUS /dɪˈflekt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
Edgecumbe
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From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
marshalledverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəld/
inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
not one, and not any
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
on one occasion
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
and nothing more
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
ORCHARDnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
in the near future
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
Richard
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From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is, it must be admitted, one of the most shadowy and elusive of all heroines of romance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He nowhere tells us so, nor do his biographers on his behalf, but the fact is none the less quite certain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
(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 course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET ORCHARD The invisible force which was beginning to influence Byron's life, and was presently to deflect it, was a revival of his recollections of Mary Chaworth.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading The course which Byron's life followed--the things which he willed and did, as well as the things he said--can only be explained if Mary Chaworth is once more brought into the story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The proofs abound, though the name is never mentioned in them; and Mr. Richard Edgecumbe has marshalled them[6] with conclusive force.
