used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had never truly loved her, as a woman demands to be loved.
adjustedadjectiveUS /əˈdʒʌstɪd/
altered to accommodate to certain requirements or bring into a proper relation
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had never truly loved her, as a woman demands to be loved.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had never truly loved her, as a woman demands to be loved.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading He had never truly loved her, as a woman demands to be loved.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
how
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From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
held dear
From this reading He had never truly loved her, as a woman demands to be loved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never truly loved her, as a woman demands to be loved.
not any; not one
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
on one occasion
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He had never truly loved her, as a woman demands to be loved.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The very fact that he had been blind to her feeling for Stephen showed that what he had mistaken for true passion--if it could be so called--was wholly false.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herrick was much happier now that his relations with Ida were properly adjusted.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He had never truly loved her, as a woman demands to be loved.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He recognised how true was her woman's instinct which had gone at once to the root of the matter.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had been attracted by her beauty, by her kindly spirit, by that sympathy which every genuine woman can give to a man whom she finds pleasant company; but of the sacred feeling, which is named love, yet which has no name, he had not felt one thrill.
