used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am indeed mad in my unhappiness,” I groaned.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Why should I not be happy in marrying Mr. Whitely?”
(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 I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
yet to be or coming
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading “I am indeed mad in my unhappiness,” I groaned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am indeed mad in my unhappiness,” I groaned.
impertinencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am indeed mad in my unhappiness,” I groaned.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “I am indeed mad in my unhappiness,” I groaned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
roused to anger
From this reading “I am indeed mad in my unhappiness,” I groaned.
engage in
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading “Why should I not be happy in marrying Mr. Whitely?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am indeed mad in my unhappiness,” I groaned.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
not any; not one
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
not one, and not any
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
and nothing more
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
by chance
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
except for; apart from
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
express in words
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Why should I not be happy in marrying Mr. Whitely?”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
unhappinessnounUS /ənˈhæpinɪs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading “I am indeed mad in my unhappiness,” I groaned.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
at the time that
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
Whitely
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From this reading “Miss Walton,” I said, “Mr. Whitely is not a man to make you happy, and in hopes of saving you from him I spoke as I did.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why should I not be happy in marrying Mr. Whitely?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I had no right, as none can know better than myself, but perhaps you will forgive the impertinence when I say that my motive was only to save you from future misery.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You owe me an explanation for your extraordinary words,” you continued.
