used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
(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 For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
divisible by two
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
falteredverbUS /ˈfɑːltərd/
past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
forgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
yet to be or coming
From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
a young female
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
impostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
Lorraine's
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From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
held dear
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
lover'snounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
possessive form of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
and nothing more
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANS FOR THE FUTURE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
propel through the air
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading It were better for her had she done so, but she hesitated, faltered, and lost that golden opportunity for winning his pity and forgiveness.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Fair hid her sweet face against her lover’s shoulder, that he might not see and wonder at the mingled joy and sorrow in her expressive eyes--joy that he had loved her, sorrow that through her haste in wedding a miserable impostor she had missed the opportunity of her life.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading For a moment, in the sudden courage imparted to her by Bayard Lorraine’s frank confession of the interest he had taken in the poor little working girl, she was half tempted to throw off her mask and confess all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading “Oh, if only I had been true to myself, if I had sent that wretch away and waited, I might have been the happiest of the happy now,” she thought, forgetting, in her keen self-reproach, that her mother had been even more to blame than herself, and that the misguided woman would not have permitted her to throw away what she deemed a golden opportunity.
