used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With misgivings she went, stayed a month, and returned with Alice.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
anew
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
Alice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With misgivings she went, stayed a month, and returned with Alice.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
(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 She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
terminate
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
at any time
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
fulfillverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
an instinctive motive
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
Merce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading With misgivings she went, stayed a month, and returned with Alice.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading With misgivings she went, stayed a month, and returned with Alice.
Morgeson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
not any; not one
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
not one, and not any
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
overcomingverbUS /ˈoʊvərkʌmɪŋ/
-ing form of “overcome” — win a victory over
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With misgivings she went, stayed a month, and returned with Alice.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
Rosville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With misgivings she went, stayed a month, and returned with Alice.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
carry out
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She appeared as if expecting some explanation or revelation from me; but I gave her none, though I liked her better than ever.
throenoun
severe spasm of pain
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had no evidence to prove that she came to Surrey on my account; but I was sure that such was the fact, as I was sure that there was a bond between us, which she did not choose to break, nor to acknowledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With misgivings she went, stayed a month, and returned with Alice.
at the time that
From this reading Alice Morgeson sent for Aunt Merce, asking her to fulfill the promise she had made when she was in Rosville.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I felt a throe of pain when we met, which she must have seen, for she turned pale, and the hand she had extended toward me fell by her side; overcoming the impulse, she offered it again, but I did not take it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With misgivings she went, stayed a month, and returned with Alice.
