used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
the state of being absent
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
Ah
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From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
in addition
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
ANONYMOUSadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
FernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
HepburnnounUS /ˈhepbərn/
United States film actress who appeared in many films with Spencer Tracy (1907-2003)
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
Hilary
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From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
Hilary's
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From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
Huyton
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From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
of the present time and place
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
a message received and understood
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
immediately past
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
go away from a place
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
a particular point in time
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
as might be expected
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
not any; not one
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
on one occasion
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
and nothing more
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
the act of departing politely
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
quitted
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From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
ringlets
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From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
in the near future
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
a special situation
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His leave of absence, prolonged to the last possible moment, ended, of course, much too soon, and the parting was naturally painful; but Hilary’s cheerful and affectionate disposition supported her.
unprotectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnprəˈtektɪd/
lacking protection or defense
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The next thing that Hilary heard of Charles Huyton was, that he had quitted “the Ferns,” having dismissed his establishment, shut up the house, and intimated an intention of not returning for many months.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading He was very glad, as he was forced to leave her in so unprotected a situation, to feel that so violent and determined a lover as Mr. Huyton threatened to be should have removed himself from her immediate vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
at the time that
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
which person or people
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This information was obtained by Captain Hepburn, and was received with great satisfaction, not only by Hilary, but by the reporter himself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “When I was young, my lover stole One of my ringlets fair; I wept, ‘Ah no, those always part, Who, having once changed heart for heart, Change also locks of hair.’” ANONYMOUS.
