used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
(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 But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
for the reason that
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
dearly loved
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
your usual mood
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think this is so, and what ought I to do?'
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
apart from; not including
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
fiancenounUS /fiˈɑːnseɪ/
a man who is engaged to be married
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
be the source of pain
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you think this is so, and what ought I to do?'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
for more time
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
engage in
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
not any; not one
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Do you think this is so, and what ought I to do?'
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Do you think this is so, and what ought I to do?'
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading 'My dear young lady, I should like to be able to reassure you; but it is kindest sometimes, you know, to be candid, however it may hurt.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But for some time now he has quite changed, and does not seem to mind at all, and though at first this made me feel happy, to think that he had got over his jealousy, I now feel unhappy because I am beginning to be afraid that he no longer cares for me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
precisely as stated
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Do you think this is so, and what ought I to do?'
at the time that
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would scowl when I spoke to any other man, and this used to make me unhappy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you think this is so, and what ought I to do?'
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading 'I am a young lady, and until recently was very, very happy, except that my fiance, though truly loving me, was of a very jealous disposition, though I am sure I gave him no cause.
