used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
highest in quality
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
held dear
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
Mamie
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From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
Mamie's
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From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
on one occasion
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
one of four equal parts
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
with speed
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a decision would have deprived him of much that he enjoyed and it was desirable in the interests of his selfishness that it should be put off as long as possible.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George did not forget Mamie’s strange behaviour in the boat, and he devoted much time to the study of the problem it presented.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was not in the humour in which it is a pleasant surprise to a man to discover unexpected affection for himself in a quarter where he has not expected to find it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Moreover, if he had once made sure that Mamie loved him, he would probably have thought it his duty to go away as quickly as possible.
but in spite of that
From this reading To judge from the girl’s conduct alone, she must be in love with him, and yet he did not like the idea and took the greatest pains to keep it out of his mind.
